In this file photo, banners of political parties displayed in Lahore during a local government election. Azhar Jafri/ White Star
ISLAMABAD: While the Supreme Court has ruled against dissolution of local bodies in Punjab, there seems to be no probability of restoration of the system before its term expires by the end of this year.
The apex court on March 25 through a short order had ordered restoration of local bodies in the province after declaring their dissolution unconstitutional.
The Punjab government had dissolved local bodies under Section 3 of the Punjab Local Government Act (PLGA) 2019 though the elections were held under the PLGA 2013 in phases in 2015 and 2016. The tenure of the elected local bodies was five years.