LHC recommends formation of larger bench to hear petitions against Local Government Act
The court has summoned replies from Punjab government.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday has recommended formation of larger bench to hear the petitions filed against the Local Government Act 2019.
During the proceedings, the court said that Punjab government behaving indiscriminately while the administrators are having no authority. The constitution is being violated by the government, it further remarked.
Earlier, Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz had decided to challenge new local body act in LHC and directed his legal team to prepare draft to request the court for annulment of this new system.
Previously, governor Chaudhry Sarwar had 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.
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.
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.
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.
