Government of Chhattisgarh in continuation of the measures taken in the wake of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has taken a decision to postpone all the meetings of civic bodies of state till March 31.
Urban administration and development department, Government of Chhattisgarh has issued guidelines circular to all the Municipal Corporation Commissioners.
The directive states that Mayor-in-Council, General Body and Appeal Committee meeting should not be organized in the Corporations. Urban administration secretary Alermalmangai D has directed to strictly follow the directive.
State government directive on the Corporation budgets had directed the Commissioners to take necessary action as per provisions of Chhattisgarh Municipal Corporation Act 1956 Section 98. State government has sought details from the Commissioners of Corporation on the budget but later state government had issued the guidelines after the coronavirus lock down of offices.
Similar order has been issued for Chief Executive Officers of Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats of state. The order states of not to hold the meeting of President-in-Council, General Body and Appeal Committee meeting till March 31.
On regards to the budget process which has not begun, Under the Municipal Council Act 1961, section 116 sub section 3 provisions, the action should be taken.