Port Blair, March 14: The election to the Office of the Chairperson, Port Blair Municipal Council for the second year term of tenure (2022-2027) was held today in the Conference Hall of Port Blair Municipal Council. The election was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Ms Veditha Reddy, IAS.

After the conduct of proceedings, Smti. S. Selvi, Councillor Ward No. 5 was declared elected as Chairperson, PBMC for a period of one year for the second year term under the provisions of sub section (1) of section 197 of the Andaman and Nicobar (Municipal) Regulation, 1994 read with sub section (1) of section 14 of the said Regulation.

Meanwhile, the Oath of Office of the elected Chairperson for the second year term of Port Blair Municipal Council commencing from 16/03/2023 will be administered by the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman on March 16 at 10.30 AM in the Conference Hall of Port Blair Municipal Council.