Press Belief of India, Bengaluru
Karnataka dwelling minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday clarified that the state authorities has no plans to curtail the powers of panchayat presidents and different members.
Jnanendra on Tuesday met chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and apprised him of the apprehension amongst a piece of panchayat members that their powers could also be seized.
“Responding instantly, the chief minister dismissed the concern saying there was no such proposal to amend the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act,” the house minister stated in an announcement.
Jnanendra additionally famous that the panchayat raj establishments are the sturdy basis of the democracy, and it has been contributing considerably to form the longer term leaders of India.
“The state authorities is dedicated to strengthening the gram panchayat system and decentralisation of energy,” he stated.
In line with sources near the Dwelling Minister, the Panchayat Raj division had proposed sure amendments to the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act-1993, together with the one associated to the companies of Gram Panchayat staff.
The division had additionally proposed to entrust the Panchayat Growth Officer, Accounts Assistant and Gram Panchayat Secretary with managing the funds of the Panchayat and never the elected representatives.
These proposals had led to speculations that the federal government desires to remove the powers of Panchayat presidents and different members.