Jammu: The State Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah approved to hold on non- party basis and complete the election process by ending May, 2011.
While deciding to hold the three tier Panchayat polls in accordance with the existing law, the cabinet also decided that the schedule for these polls will be worked out in consultation with the Chief Electoral Officer of the State.
"It approved to hold ensuing Panchayat elections as per the existing law under the supervision of the Chief Electoral Officer and decided that the process for setting up Finance Commission for Panchayats will be expedited," an official communique issued here said.
The Cabinet approved the proposal for the powers to be given to Vice Chairmen of District Planning and Development Boards to be formulated by the administrative department.
The absence of Panchayat Raj institutions in the State hampers flow of funds from the Centre for the rural development under various centrally sponsored schemes.
The early establishment of elected Panchayati institutions is expected to help in speedy and proper execution of development works and their effective monitoring at ground level, it observed.
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