The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a stay on the bidding process for Sarpanch posts in Punjab, labeling the practice as unconstitutional. The court’s action follows a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged the legality of auctioning village leadership positions.
The court highlighted concerns over the undemocratic nature of such a process and expressed the need for elections to be held in a manner consistent with the Constitution. A hearing on the matter has been scheduled for Monday, where the court will further deliberate on the issue.
The suspension of the bidding system comes as the court seeks to protect the democratic values surrounding local governance and prevent potential misuse of the electoral process.
