Punjab's new local bodies system get PM Imran's nod
Draft of Punjabs new local bodies system will soon be presented before provincial assembly
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday approved the draft of Punjab’s new local bodies system.
The new municipal system will consist of two categories that include municipal and mohalla councils in urban areas, while tehsil and village councils in rural areas.
The draft of Punjab’s new local bodies system will soon be presented in the provincial assembly and provincial cabinet.
Previously, PM Imran Khan was informed that the purpose of new local government system is real transfer of power to the grassroots in order to ensure better and sustainable delivery.
The prime minister was informed that under the new local government system, capacity of local governments would be improved and transparency in transfer of funds will be ensured.
He was told that a solid procedure would be introduced to counter crimes and cooperation between police and people would be promoted.
The officials informed the prime minister that proposed laws for the new local government system had been prepared, which would be presented in the provincial assembly for approval soon.
The prime minister was also informed about the proposed time-frame for Punchaiati and elections of the local government system.
Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore and discussed matter of mutual interest, overall political situation and administrative issues of the province.
The chief minister apprised the prime minister about performance of provincial ministers and construction work on shelter homes in the province.
