Hamza to battle against new LB system in LHC

Author: Web Desk

Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz on Monday decides to contest the new local body system in the Lahore High Court (LHC).

According to details, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader has directed his legal counsels to prepare a draft to request the court for revoking the said system.

He said the local body department is an important source to transfer the power at grassroots.

Earlier, Governor Chaudhry Sarwar had signed a new law for local body system after the approval from the Punjab Assembly.

The governor said the incumbent government is fulfilling its promise to transfer power to the grassroots. As per new system, the local body elections will be held within a year, he added. According to the system, the new municipal system will consist of two categories that include municipal and mohalla councils in urban areas, while tehsil and village councils in rural areas.

The capacity of local governments would be improved and transparency in transfer of funds will be ensured.

A solid procedure would be introduced to counter crimes, and cooperation between the police and people would be promoted.

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