The process for the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat poll, on February 10, has gained momentum with the election authorities issuing notification for the poll schedule in six blocks of Udhampur district. The chief electoral officer, who is also the election authority for Panchayat polls, on Saturday issued notification indicating the poll schedule for Majalta, Ramnagar, Ghordi, Reasi, Pouni and Udhampur blocks of Udhampur district, official sources said.
According to the schedule, filing of papers for Majalata, Ramnagar and Gorhdi Panchayat blocks could be made, on January 20, 22 and 23 while the scrutiny would be held January 24 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is January 27. For Reasi, Pouni and Udhampur blocks, the nominations could be filed, on January 23, 24 and 25 while the scrutiny would be held, on January 27. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is January 29, they said.
Bureau Report