(a) whether the Government is contemplating to conduct direct election for the post of Chairman of Zila Panchayats and Block Heads by the people; and
(b) if so, the details therefor?
(a) whether the Government is contemplating to conduct direct election for the post of Chairman of Zila Panchayats and Block Heads by the people; and
(b) if so, the details therefor?
MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI VILASRAO DESHMUKH)
(a) & (b): The Constitution mandates that the Chairperson of a Panchayat at the
intermediate level or district level, shall be elected by, and from amongst, the elected
members thereof. No proposal is under consideration to amend this provision of the
Constitution.