Sikkim Panchayats Elections to be held on 26 October

Gangtok:, 21 September :Whereas the elections to the 163 Gram Panchayats and 4 Zilla Panchayats has been announced to be held on 26.10.2007 vide Press Note of the State Election Commission dated 17.09.2007. And whereas, as a consequence thereof, all members of the Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayats as afore-said shall vacate their offices with effect from the date of announcement of the enforcement of the model code of conduct i.e.17.09.2007. Now therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 115 of the Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1993, hereby appoints the following administrators to exercise, discharge or perform all powers, duties and functions of such Panchayats as such, under the provisions of this Act or the rules made there under or any law for the time being in force in respect of the Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayats in the state:­ Sl.No. Administrator Jurisdiction of the Administrator 1. Block Development Officers All Gram Panchayat Units falling in the adminis trative jurisdiction of the concerned Block De velopment Officer. 2. District Collectors The Zilla Panchayat falling within the administra- tive jurisdiction of the concerned District Collec- tor. All properties vested in the Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayats shall remain vested in the State Government until the reconstitution of the Gram Panchayats and the Zilla Panchayats, as per law.