Kharar civic polls deferred after HC orders

Mohali: State Election Commission, Punjab, has issued directions regarding deferment of the elections to Kharar municipal council in compliance with the orders of the Punjab and Haryana high court.

Deputy commissioner-cum-district election officer Komal Mittal said as per the communication received from the State Election Commission, Punjab, the ongoing election process for Kharar municipal council, including the nomination process presently underway, has been terminated with immediate effect.

The decision has been taken in view of the orders dated May 15, 2026 passed by the HC in a case, concerning inclusion of voters of adjoining prescribed areas related to MC Kharar.

The DC said public notice regarding the deferment of elections has been displayed at the offices of the Returning Officer, Kharar and Municipal Council Kharar.

She said candidates who may have already filed their nomination papers for MC Kharar would be entitled to refund of nomination fee as per the directions issued by the State Election Commission.

Mittal said further action regarding conduct of elections to the council would be undertaken after receipt of fresh notification from the department of local govt, Punjab.