The Hindu·3 min read·medium
West Bengal Assembly passes Bill depriving panchayat pradhans of financial powers
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Shiv Sahay Singh
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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has passed the West Bengal Panchayat (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026, which shifts financial sanctioning powers from elected panchayat pradhans to government bureaucrats. The state government claims this measure is necessary to curb corruption and ensure the timely delivery of public services in rural areas.
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Saturday (July 26, 2026) passed the West Bengal Panchayat ( Second Amendment), 2026 Bill depriving elected representatives of panchayats of financial powers.
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