Bengaluru, Nov. 13, 2020 (www.justkannada.in): Following an appeal made in the High Court of Karnataka seeking permission to conduct GP elections where the term has ended, the Hon’ble Court after hearing, today permitted to conduct the Gram Panchayat elections and directed the State Election Commission to release time schedule within 3 weeks.
The High Court Division bench comprising Chief Justice A.S. Oka and Justice Ashok S. Kinagi, in its judgement has issued directions to announce the date of GP elections within 3 weeks and if there is requirement of money it can contact the Governor.
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