India, Dec. 18 -- The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to an amendment in the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961, removing the clause that allowed candidates to appeal in district courts against the returning officer's decision on nominations.

The decision was taken in the wake of delay in the municipal council and nagar panchayat polls on account of appeals filed by various candidates, said government sources. The government has also decided to frame rules to the law on its own and a notification in this regard will be issued soon, the sources said.

Section 14 (2) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, which has now been amended, allowed candidates to appeal in district court...