April 2, 2013 8:07 AM

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WB EC challenges state Panchayat poll schedule; HC to hear petition today

The West Bengal Election Commission's petition challenging the Panchayat poll schedule announced by the state government will come up for hearing before the Calcutta High Court today. The State Election Commission yesterday moved the court against the unilateral announcement by the state government scheduling panchyata polls on 26th and 30th of this month. The Commission, in its petition sought direction from the court that the poll dates should be announced by the government in consultation with the State Election Commission. The State BJP has also filed a case in the Calcutta High Court saying the notification issued by the state government should be rejected.

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