A large number of requests for upgradation, downgradation, bifurcation and amalgamation of rural and urban Local Bodies have been received by Government. Government have issued orders vide G.O.Ms No. 131, RD & PR (C1) Department, dated 16.3.2007 prescribing the procedure for the conduct of public hearings by Collectors/Heads of Departments before making their final recommendations to Government in response to such requests. It has been clarified to all the rural and urban Local Bodies that the terms of office of the present office bearers will not, in anyway, be affected.

The District Collectors have already conducted public hearings pertaining to the requests from various rural and urban Local Bodies. The Government will pass orders based on the recommendations of the Collectors and merits of each case.