As per the Official Gazette, PMC will now have 15 wards of which 1, 8, 11 and 13 have been reserved for OBC. Ward 1 and 13 have been reserved for OBC women. The wards reserved for women include 1, 4, 9, 12 and 13. However, some candidates, who are unhappy with ward reservation, have threatened to file a petition in court.