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Allahabad High Court Orders UP Panchayat Elections Within 3 Months
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News18•14-10-2026, 19:48
Allahabad High Court Orders UP Panchayat Elections Within 3 Months
- •The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh state government to conduct panchayat elections within three months.
- •The court upheld the validity of the government order dated May 25, 2026, allowing outgoing Pradhans to continue as administrators until the elections are held.
- •A division bench of Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Garima Prasad delivered the verdict after hearing 11 petitions.
- •The court clarified that panchayat elections will not depend on the work of the OBC Commission and will be conducted under current rules.
Key Questions Answered
The Allahabad High Court ordered the state government to conduct three-tier panchayat elections within 3 months, while upholding the validity of the May 25, 2026 government order allowing outgoing Pradhans to serve as administrators until then.
Additional Advocate General Manish Goyal presented the case on behalf of the state government, stating that the appointment of administrators is legally backed when elections cannot be held on time.
The division bench clarified that while the OBC Commission will continue its work without hindrance, the panchayat elections will not depend on its timeline and will be conducted under current rules using a 27 percent reservation provision.
