Direct Elections For Mayor, Chairperson: People Welcome Odisha Govt's Decision

The Odisha government's decision to hold direct elections for the post of Mayor of Municipal Corporations and Chairperson of Municipalities and Notified Area Councils (NAC) in the State has been welcomed by people.

Direct Elections For Mayor, Chairperson: People Welcome Odisha Govt's Decision

The Odisha government's decision to hold direct elections for the post of Mayor of Municipal Corporations and Chairperson of Municipalities and Notified Area Councils (NAC) in the State has been welcomed by people. As per the existing norms, corporators elect mayor in a municipal corporation while councillors of a municipality elect the chairperson. 

The State Housing and Urban Development Department on Friday issued a draft notification to amend the Odisha Municipal (Delimitation of Wards, Reservation of Seats and Conduct of Election) Rules 1994 for the election of Mayor and Chairperson by people through direct voting.