KP Govt Criticised For Curtailing Powers Of Mayor, Tehsil Chairman.

Mardan -- Mayor Mardan Himayatullah Mayar on Thursday criticised the provincial government for curtailing the powers of mayor and tehsil chairman by amending the Section 23-A and 25-A, of the Local Government Act 2013.

Addressing the Tehsil Council Mardan session, he said, 'According to the 2001 Ordinance and 2003 Local Government Act authority should be given to elected members.' He said that the developing countries focus on local government to improve democratic system. He argued that they are elected representatives and answerable to the public but without power we cannot serve our people.

Himayat Mayar said that people have expectations from the elected members but without authority we are not able to face them as well as cannot satisfy them. The government is violating the LG Act and Constitution, he claimed.

'We are going to start a movement against the provincial government from Mardan and we will hold a great convention in which all mayors and chairmen of other districts of the province will participate. A strong local government is necessary for progress, development and a better...