Srinagar, July 24: Elections to Srinagar and Jammu municipal corporations and other local bodies would be held by the middle of February next year, a senior official said here today. A decision to this effect was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed here last evening, chief secretary S S Bloeria said.
The cabinet has decided to amend J&K Municipal Corporation Act through an ordinance to provide for elections to the corporations, municipalities and other local bodies within one year instead of six months from the date it comes into effect.
He said the process of extending territorial limits of Jammu municipal corporations, delimitation of its wards and preparation of electoral rolls would be completed in two months. Same would be the position in case of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, he added.
The cabinet also approved lifting of restrictions on the movement of vegetables and foodgrains within and outside the state, Bloeria said.
He said the restrictions were being lifted as part of the liberalised policy of the Central government with focus on the marketability, export of commodities and higher returns to growers.
Bureau Report