Under the existing provision in Section 14(2) of the Act, candidates whose nomination papers were accepted or rejected could file appeals before district courts. However, such appeals often remained pending for varying periods across districts, leading to delays in the election process

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. PIC/X
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the promulgation of an ordinance to amend the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961, making the decision of the election returning officer on nomination papers final in district council and panchayat samiti elections.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.