Punjab LG Ordinance 2021 challenged in LHC

LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government Ordinance 2021 has been challenged in the Lahore High Court on Monday, ARY News reported.

Chairperson District Council Sialkot, Hina Arshad has challenged the ordinance citing it in contradiction with the constitution. The applicant in her plea stated that powers have been given to the administrators in the LG Ordinance 202, though it was declared null and void by the Lahore High Court earlier.

Terming the Punjab Local Government Ordinance 2021 against the constitution of Pakistan, Miss Arshad has urged the LHC to strike down sections 3 and 71 of the local government ordinance.

Earlier this month, Governor Punjab completed the final stage of the new ordinance by signing the Punjab Local Government Ordinance which was earlier approved by the Punjab cabinet.

For the first time, the people will elect their mayors directly by their vote and with the power of their vote, the people will be able to elect the representatives of their choice.