Elected Municipality Members Not Subject to Whims of Bureaucrats or Politicians: Supreme Court
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India, under the jurisdiction of the Civil Appellate, addressed a crucial issue surrounding the powers of the Minister-In-Charge of Urban Development in disqualifying elected Councilors and Office Bearers of Municipalities in Maharashtra. The Cases: 1. Makarand Alias Nandu: Appellant from Osmanabad Municipality, challenged his disqualification as Vice-President based on an alleged unauthorized construction case. 2. Nitin: Appellant from Naldurga Municipality, contested his…