Baramulla, Feb 8 (KNS): The meeting regarding election for DDC chairperson and vice-chairperson in Baramulla  scheduled today, has been adjourned due to lack of prescribed quorum.

According to District Election Officer Baramulla Mohammad Aijaz Asad, out of 14 DDC members only 7 members were present during the stipulated period for establishing quorum. 

Further DEO has issued a fresh notification in accordance with the sub-rule (6) of 108-ZN of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Raj Rules, 1996 wherein the said election for the office bearers shall now be conducted on 13th of February, 2021 in dak bungalow at 11:00 am.

Meanwhile, in light of extant Rules in place, DEO has also cautioned that action, under rules, shall be initiated against any DDC member who remains absent from the meeting scheduled on above mentioned date. 
Pertinent to mention that Rules in this regard empower DEO to initiate action against those members who fail to attend subsequent meetings.(KNS)