The High Court of Bombay at Goa has dismissed the Goa government’s plea for an extension of time to conduct panchayat elections. The State govt had pleaded for 30 additional days to complete the panchayat election process. According to the High Court’s order, the election process has to be completed within 45 days which works out to August 12. Meanwhile, the State Election Commission and Goa Govt finalized August 6 as the date for conducting of panchayat polls. A notification to this effect will be issued Thursday evening.
SEC decides August 6 as date for Village Panchayat Polls
