Cabinet body finalises amendments to Sindh LG law

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KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet’s sub-committee on local government on Tuesday unanimously agreed on points to make amendments in the Sindh Local Government (Amendment) Act 2021 in the light of a Supreme Court decision and proposals given by different political parties.

The committee also agreed that a comprehensive law would be introduced and mayors, municipal committees and town committees would be empowered as much as possible.

The amendments to the local government law were discussed in detail and finalised to ensure full implementation of the directions of the apex court.

The sub-committee meeting was presided over by Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Shah and attended by ministers Saeed Ghani, Mukesh Kumar Chawla, Jam Khan Shoro, Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh and chief minister’s law adviser Murtaza Wahab and others.

Published in Dawn, February 9th, 2022

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Disaster Khan

Feb 09, 2022 10:08am

If done in good faith, it will be good for province otherwise political strife will begin and opposition will gain full benefit of the situation and would not let Sindh government budge an inch on this issue.

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Tow 2 Tango

Feb 09, 2022 10:13am

Without taking all stakeholders feedback in amending the law, this will be a risky move. Be careful PPP, this time all the forces demanding for highly devolved LG system enjoy moral high ground and PPP simply cannot face their opposition anymore.

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Glimmer

Feb 09, 2022 10:20am

This is a historic moment for urban Sindh. Hope that PPP wouldn't do it in bad faith. It would be very wise of PPP if it considers demand of all the stakeholders of this city.

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