The Telangana government is preparing to conduct local body elections by the end of November or the first week of December, even as the High Court is set to hear the case on 42% reservations for backward classes on November 3.

Sources said the government has already drafted alternative plans depending on whether the court grants relief or not.

Earlier, the High Court had stayed the

implementation of G.O. 9, which provided 42% reservation for BCs in local bodies.

The state government then approached the Supreme Court, but the apex court advised it to return to the High Court for a final hearing.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has convened a Cabinet meeting on November 7, during which the government will decide on the election schedule based on the High Court’s decision.

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