Assam Cabinet approves Patharkandi Municipal Board to enhance governance
Assam forms Patharkandi Board to boost urban governance. Existing Gaon Panchayat dissolved.
- Oct 27, 2024,
- Updated Oct 27, 2024, 7:43 PM IST
The Assam government, on October 27 granted approval to the Patharkandi Municipal Board under section 4 of Assam Municipal Act, 1956, aiming proper governance in the urban area.
The decision to accord ex-post facto approval to the creation of the board was approved by the Assam Cabinet today.
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The Municipal Board will comprise 10 wards covering 7 Revenue Villages with the establishment of Patharkandi Municipal Board.
Meanwhile, the newly delimited Patharkandi Gaon Panchayat will cease to exist.
Earlier, the Assam Cabinet announced a series of key decisions aimed at enhancing infrastructure, supporting rural development, and advancing the state's green energy goals.
The initiatives, which cover a wide range of sectors, are expected to bring about positive changes in the state's administration, energy management, and development projects.
