Odia literacy mandatory for sarpanch post: Orissa high court upholds disqualification

Orissa high court has ruled that sarpanch candidates must be able to read and write Odia, deeming functional literacy essential for effective administration. Justice R K Pattanaik dismissed a disqualified candidate's plea, emphasising that the ability to comprehend and produce written Odia is a mandatory eligibility criterion for the post, ensuring proper discharge of duties.

Odia literacy mandatory for sarpanch post: Orissa high court upholds disqualification
Orissa high court has ruled that sarpanch candidates must be able to read and write Odia, deeming functional literacy essential for effective administration. Justice R K Pattanaik dismissed a disqualified candidate's plea, emphasising that the ability to comprehend and produce written Odia is a mandatory eligibility criterion for the post, ensuring proper discharge of duties.