Hold panchayat polls in U.P. within 3 months: HC to State poll body
The petitioner had moved the court seeking direction to the poll body to place on record a detailed time-bound schedule for completion of the entire panchayat election process well before the expiry of the district panchayat tenure
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission to hold panchayat polls within three months, according to a recent ruling passed on October 14, 2026. The three-tier polls, encompassing zila panchayats, Kshetra panchayats, and Gram Panchayats, must be completed before the expiry of the district panchayat tenure.
The court emphasized that the State Government and the State Election Commission should promptly initiate preparatory steps, release an election program, and finalize the elections within the stipulated timeframe. The court reiterated the existing reservation arrangement, including 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes, and stressed that the reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women must be upheld in accordance with applicable laws.
The State Government is tasked with providing the necessary staff, funds, security, and logistical support for the smooth conduct of elections.
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