<br/>The Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Rural Development, and Panchayats Mr. Ali Muhammad Sagar has said that the Panchayat Elections would be held in the State in October. <br/> <br/>The Minister was addressing a high level meeting convened to discuss the final arrangements and formalities for holding of Panchayat elections in the State. It was disclosed that the tentative draft publication of the electoral rolls will be made on 20th July,2010 and on 20th August, the final publication will be made and accordingly the Government will issue a notification regarding the conduct of elections. <br/> <br/>Meanwhile, J&K Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Tara Chand has said that the Government is all set to hold Municipal Elections in the State during September-October this year, adding that all the necessary arrangements for the purpose have been put in place. <br/> <br/>The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing a high level meeting on Thursday to take stock of various Housing and Urban Development Schemes. Mr. Tara Chand disclosed in the meeting that the Government has decided to establish four low cost housing colonies for economically weaker sections of the society at Srinagar and Jammu. He said that the Government is also contemplating to develop Housing Colonies at district headquarters and prime locations in the State for the middle class and others. <br/> <br/>Mr. Tara Chand said that the coalition Government is abreast with the problems of the people, adding that all available resources are being mobilized to solve their grievances. He said that the people of the State will be provided transparent, accountable and responsive administration. <br/>