Supreme Court has asked the State Election Commission not to issue notification on declaration of results till July 3. (Photo: File)

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the West Bengal Panchayat elections will be held on May 14, as per the earlier schedule.

The apex court has asked the State Election Commission and the West Bengal government to ensure free and fair polls.

The court asked the State Election Commission not to issue notification on declaration of results till July 3.