Kerala Governor Sends Back Ordinances On Ward Delimitation 'Due To Model Code Of Conduct'
These ordinances, which were cleared by the state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, aimed to amend the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, and the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has sent back the ordinances endorsed by the state Cabinet, which sought to redefine ward boundaries in local bodies and boost their numbers, citing the implementation of model code of conduct. On Wednesday, officials said that the Governor sent back the ordinances received on Tuesday back to the state Chief Secretary.
Citing the enforcement of the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls, the Governor returned the ordinances to the government. A source stated that he emphasised the necessity of the Election Commission's consent for the approval of the ordinances.
These ordinances, which were cleared by the state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, aimed to amend the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, and the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994, in preparation for the upcoming local body elections scheduled for 2025.
These amendments were intended to adjust ward boundaries and numbers in proportion to the population based on the 2011 census, as reported by PTI.
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