Delegation of J&K Panchayat Assembly meets Governor

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Jammu, March 29: A delegation of J&K Panchayat Assembly led by its President Sh. Manzoor Ahmed called on Governor Satya Pal Malik, at the Raj Bhavan here today.

The delegation requested Governor to provide accommodation/ security cover to Panchs and Sarpanchs and Municipal Councillors; empowering all Sarpanchs and Panchs as per Panchayat Act 1996; enhancement of monthly salary of Panchs and Sarpanchs; release of funds directly into Panchayat accounts; construction of gutted/new Panchayat Ghars in every Panchayat Halqas; organisation of Panchayat Melas; and early constitution of Block and District level Panchayat Bodies.