Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zilla Panchayat (ZP) has urged the public to submit their applications through Sakala Services and receive acknowledgement at Gram Panchayats (GPs).

The ZP CEO, in a press release issued on Nov. 12, has reiterated that eleven services pertaining to GPs are covered under Sakala. 

The certificates received through Sakala services would be considered legally not valid unless it carries Sakala application number and digital signature of the Panchayat Development Officer (PDO).

The Government has enacted the Karnataka Sakala Services Act 2011, which guarantees delivery of essential civic services to the citizens of Karnataka. 

Eleven Services pertaining to GPs and related to Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (RDPRD) are covered under Sakala, which includes form 9/11A, form 11B, commercial and construction permits, permit for digging road, issuance of no objection certificate from ESComs (Electricity Supply Companies), issuance of records (population, crop, livestock, census, Below Poverty Line list) and property tax.