Morung Express News
Dimapur | December 12
An affidavit has been filed on behalf of the Nagaland Chief Secretary in the Supreme Court affirming that the election process of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State will be completed by April 30, 2024.
According to order issued after the proceedings of the petition related to women's reservation in Nagaland on December 11, the affidavit filed on December 8 informed that the Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2023 on November 11.
The affidavit also assured that “Rules for the elections would be framed within a month from the date of the affidavit, i.e., on or before January 8, 2024." The election process will be completed by April 30, 2024, it added.
Accordingly, the Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justices SK Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia listed the matter for further hearing on May 3, 2024, adding: “Notice of contempt can be discharged on the next date as by that time elections will be over.”
