Preparations for the upcoming Rajasthan Panchayat elections are in full swing as the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department has entrusted District Collectors and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) with crucial responsibilities for the election process.
District Collectors and SDMs have been authorized to decide on category-wise reservations for elected representatives in Panchayati Raj institutions. The directives have been issued by Jogaram, Secretary and Commissioner of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department.
Under the new system, District Collectors will determine reservations for wards in Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, along with the positions of Pradhan within their districts. Similarly, Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs)/SDMs will finalize reservations for Gram Panchayat wards and the roles of Sarpanch in their areas.
Officials are awaiting the report from the OBC (Political) Commission, due by August 5, before finalizing the reservation matrix. Once the reservations are announced, the State Election Commission is expected to declare the election timetable.
