Ramban, Oct 10 (KNS): Sarpanches and Panches of Block Banihal and Ramsoo have withdrawn their resignation after meeting with Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Ramban Zameer Rishu and District Panchyat Officer Ashok Katoch. 

The PRS discussed issues and problems faced by them at different levels.

Block Development Chairperson (BDC) Banihal, Rashida Begum and BDC Chairperson Ramsoo, Shafiq Ahmed were also present in the meeting. They cleared doubts of Sarpanches and Panches, besides asking them to actively participate in the development process to ensure completion of all developmental works before the start of winter season.

The ACD assured them to redress their issues on priority basis and execution of development works within stipulated time in thier respective areas. He also assured them to facilitate inter-departmental coordination to accelerate the pace of progress on developmental projects sanctioned under Area Development Fund of DDC, BDC and Panchyat of District Development Plan.

Earlier, Sarpanches and Panches raised their issues including lack of coordination between departments and PRIs which hamper the development process initiated by the Government especially in Rural areas. They sought intervention of district administration in maintaining inter departmental coordination.

The ACD urged the PRIs to ensure participation of cardholders in the tendering process to achieve tangible results by executing all 2200 works which have been approved under Area Development Fund of DDC, BDC and PRIs. The ACD also assured them to accord them due protocol as prescribed in Panchyati Raj Act. (KNS)