GHMC Elections: Standing Cmte Vote on Mar 7th!
GHMC Standing Committee Elections to be Held on March 7th
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) standing committee elections, delayed by three months, will finally take place on March 7th. Here’s a quick summary:
Key Dates:
Notification: February 16th
Nominations: February 20th to 27th (excluding February 25th)
Nomination Scrutiny: February 28th
Withdrawal of Nominations: March 2nd (before 3 PM)
Final List of Candidates: March 2nd
Voting: March 7th (after 3 PM)
Results: March 7th (after counting)
Who Votes?
147 ward members will participate in the election, each casting multiple votes (equal to the number of members to be elected).
What is the Standing Committee?
Composed of 15 corporators led by the Mayor.
Meets once a week to make crucial policy decisions.
Approves development projects costing between Rs 2 crore and Rs 3 crore.
Additional Information:
The notification for the elections will be issued tomorrow, February 16th.
The standing committee plays a vital role in GHMC’s functioning, shaping the city’s development through key policy decisions.
