Lucknow, Feb. 15 -- Several challenges lie ahead for the state government to hold the panchayat elections on time this year, with the main hurdle being the non-formation of a dedicated OBC (Other Backward Classes) Commission. These polls are due in April-May this year.

According to people familiar with the matter, a rapid survey will be carried out to ascertain OBC reservation for the panchayat polls.

Even after the commission's formation, it will not be easy for the state government to finalise seat reservations on the basis of a triple test mandated by the Supreme Court's constitution bench in 2010.

The 2010 constitution bench verdict laid down a triple test for reserving seats in local body polls, said ML Yadav, a lawyer at the Luck...