Mumbai High Court: Sarpanchs to Continue as Administrators, No Policy Decisions

• Mumbai High Court allows sarpanchs of 14,500 gram panchayats to continue as administrators after their terms end.
• Administrators are restricted from making policy-related or major financial decisions.
• Their role is limited to daily operations like salaries, utility bills, and essential services.
• The court refused to stay the state government's decision to appoint existing or former sarpanchs as administrators.
• Next hearing scheduled for April 7, with the state government directed to submit an affidavit by March 27.