Crime & Law · India
High Court Rules Census Data, Not Current Count, for Panchayat Population
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the population of a Gram Panchayat for administrative purposes must be determined based on the last published census data, not the current actual headcount. This decision clarifies the basis for determining panchayat populations, impacting administrative and electoral processes. The court emphasized the reliance on official census figures for such determinations.
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