Officer Warned of ₹50,000 Fine for Non-Compliance with Punjab Municipal Polls Directive within 10 Days: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a stern warning to the Punjab Government and the Punjab State Election Commission, threatening to impose a litigation cost of Rs. 50,000 if they fail to comply with the court's order to initiate the process of holding elections in all Municipalities and Municipal Corporations in Punjab. The order followed a writ of mandamus issued by the court on October 14, 2024, directing…