the goan I networkrPANAJIrrSpeaking to The Goan, Anjuna panch member Savio Almeida who was present in court said that it was disappointing that they have been forced to approach the courts. r“The government made a statement that they will hold the elections on July 17. There is no question of welcoming this order. The fact that we had to approach the court itself is disappointing,” Almeida said. r“If the government cannot respect democracy, why hold elections at all,” Almeida told The Goan adding that he will reveal all when the time is right. rA group of ruling panch members approached the high court after the Directorate of Panchayats delayed in holding elections for the post of sarpanch and deputy citing the fact that the presiding officer was ill. rMinister for panchayats Mauvin Godinho while earlier speaking to The Goan said that he was waiting for the report submitted by the Block Development Officer before any decision could be taken on the matter.
Anjuna sarpanch, deputy polls by July 17: Govt to HC
The Government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court at Goa that it will hold the elections for the post of Anjuna sarpanch and deputy by July 17 after the Bombay High Court at Goa threatened to order the government to hold it at an early date.
