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Govt panel proposes 'exemplary penalties' for husband proxies running panchayats

February 27, 2025 1:34 am

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj had created a committee in 2023 to examine the issue of women pradhans being represented by male members of their families.

Constitution bench verdict binding on benches of lesser strength, says SC

May 17, 2024 5:51 pm

In its order dated April 7, 2022, the apex court had held that a panchayat cannot claim ownership of the land which has been taken from the real owners from their permissible ceiling limits under the land law in Haryana.

Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: Nobody loves local government

March 11, 2023 12:45 pm

Thirty years after the 73rd and 74th amendments, decentralisation of power and resources is more showy than real

Punjab: Cabinet nod to rules for managing property rights in Lal Lakir areas

August 16, 2021 11:28 pm

The rules would facilitate villagers/owners to monetise property rights and avail various benefits provided by government departments/institutions and banks, said an official spokesperson.

Ghaziabad's solidarity scheme to curb post-poll conflict in panchayats

June 01, 2021 12:59 pm

The administration had observed that winning candidates in panchayat polls were not supported by those who lost. In order to bridge the gap and bring out a consensus for development projects, the administration has started an outreach program.

BJP government has ended anti-incumbency in Gujarat, says Jadeja

March 05, 2021 10:58 pm

“This government has ended anti-incumbency. This is a result of Vikas (development) and Vishwas (Trust)... How long will the people sit in the sinking boat of the Congress,” said Jadeja while addressing the House during discussions on Governor Acharya Devvrat’s speech.

End 'sarpanch-pati' culture in panchayats: PM Narendra Modi

April 24, 2015 5:47 pm

"Law has empowered women. When law has given them the rights, they should also get an opportunity," Modi said.

Amidst ruckus,MC passes resolution for shifting 13 villages

November 22, 2013 3:58 am

Around 15,000 houses are estimated to be constructed outside.

Punjab begins third party audit of panchayat funds

April 08, 2014 6:05 pm

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday gave a final shape to the contours of “Third Party External Audit” on the money spent by 1,3047 panchayats on various development works in villages

Complaint boxes in schools to prevent child abuse

August 10, 2013 2:54 pm

The district administration also plans to hold gram sabha meetings to create awareness.

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