Odisha revises schedule for ward delimitation, seat reservation ahead of urban local body polls
Appeals against the provisional notification may be filed before the Housing and Urban Development Department between October 7 and October 21, 2026. The State government will hear and dispose of appeals between October 26-28.
The Odisha government has revised the timeline for ward delimitation and seat reservation ahead of upcoming urban local body polls. Director of Municipal Administration Arindam Dakua instructed district magistrates to finalize draft notifications inviting objections and suggestions on the proposed changes by September 24. Objections and suggestions will be collected until October 3.
The provisional notification will be released on October 7, 2026, followed by a 15-day window for filing appeals between October 7-21 at the Housing and Urban Development Department. Appeals will be heard and adjudicated between October 26-28. The final notification incorporating any changes from the appeal process is due by October 31, 2026.
Officials have been directed to ensure strict adherence to the revised schedule for a smooth completion of the delimitation and reservation process. The elections to urban bodies will be conducted after the panchayat elections early next year. The delimitation and reservation of seats are crucial, as they can alter the electoral landscape and force established candidates to seek safer constituencies.
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