Odisha government publishes draft reservation list for rural polls

BHUBANESWAR: The process to conduct panchayat election in the state moved a step forward with the government on Friday coming out with the draft reservation list specifying quota for posts like ward member, sarpanch, panchayat samiti member, block chairman and zilla parishad member.
The draft list has been published in accordance with the provisions of the recently enacted Odisha Panchayat Laws (amendment) Act, 2021, capping total reservation for SC, ST and backward classes in non-scheduled areas at 50%. Total 50% seats in each category will also be reserved for women candidates.
With publication of the draft reservation list, the authorities invited claims and objections from the general public by October 16, which will be disposed of by the district collectors by October 21 for the posts of ward member, sarpanch and panchayat samiti member/chairman.
In respect of reservation for zilla parishad member, which will be done by the state panchayati raj department, the claims and objections will be disposed of by October 22 while government approval to the reservation is expected by October 29. For the post of zilla parishad president, the draft list will be published on October 16 and the final publication by October 26.
“The final reservation list for the posts of ward member, sarpanch and panchayat samiti member/chairman will be communicated to the state election commission by October 26 while reservation list for zilla parishad member and president will be submitted by October 30. The SEC will initiate the required steps for conducting rural polls after finalization of the reservation list,”panchayati raj minister Pratap Jena said.
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