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.
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.
