Rajasthan Village Heads Urge Government to Maintain Tenure Amidst Election Reforms
Sarpanch Sangh, Rajasthan, meets government officials to discuss the tenure of village heads, pradhans, and district chiefs amidst the proposal to implement 'One State, One Election' in Rajasthan.
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The village heads, who were elected to their posts almost a year later than the scheduled time due to staggered panchayat elections in 2020, are urging the government not to reduce their tenure. Nearly 4,000 village heads were elected in January 2020, while around 7,000 were elected in October 2020.
A similar model from Madhya Pradesh has been provided to the government for extending the village head's tenure, and officials concerned were instructed to examine it. The Sarpanch Sangh spokesperson, Rafique Pathan, stated that they were assured that appropriate action would be taken in the matter.
The sangh members also met with chief secretary Sudhansh Pant, ACS finance Akhil Arora, and cabinet minister Sanjay Sharma to demand the release of FFC, SFC, and MGNREGS funds amounting to Rs 7,000 crore that have been pending for the past 2-3 years.
According to the Sangh, instructions have been given by the finance department to release the outstanding amount for SFC amounting to Rs 143 crore for the year 2023-24.
The meeting highlights the concerns of village heads amidst the proposed election reforms in Rajasthan. The government's decision to implement 'One State, One Election' may have significant implications for the tenure of village heads and the functioning of panchayats in the state.
In other news, the Tamil Nadu government has appointed Shiv Das Meena as the chairman of the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TN RERA), filling a post vacant for six months. N Muruganandam will succeed Meena as the chief secretary from Monday.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced an increase in monetary benefits under the Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin Yojana if re-elected, raising monthly payments to Rs 3,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proposal of the Rajasthan government regarding panchayat elections?
The government is proposing to implement 'One State, One Election' in Rajasthan, which may lead to panchayat and municipal polls being conducted simultaneously.
What is the concern of the village heads regarding their tenure?
The village heads are urging the government not to reduce their tenure, which was affected due to staggered panchayat elections in 2020.
What is the amount of funds pending for release to the village heads?
The sangh members are demanding the release of FFC, SFC, and MGNREGS funds amounting to Rs 7,000 crore that have been pending for the past 2-3 years.
Who has been appointed as the chairman of the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TN RERA)?
Shiv Das Meena has been appointed as the chairman of the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TN RERA).
What is the announcement made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde regarding the Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced an increase in monetary benefits under the Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin Yojana if re-elected, raising monthly payments to Rs 3,000.
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