Punjab governor signs new law for local body system
Governor said the incumbent government is fulfilling its promise to transfer power to grassroots.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar on Saturday has signed new law for local body system after approval from Punjab Assembly.
The governor said that the incumbent government is fulfilling its promise to transfer power to grassroots. As per new system, the local body elections will be held within a year, he added.
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Chaudhry Sarwar told that the Punjab government will appoint administrators across the province till the polls. We are empowering the nation under the vision of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, he went on to say.
According to the 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.
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The capacity of local governments would be improved and transparency in transfer of funds will be ensured. A solid procedure would be introduced to counter crimes and cooperation between police and people would be promoted.
