A formal decision is expected to be taken at the State Administrative Council (SAC) meeting chaired by Governor Satya Pal Malik later on Wednesday.
The development comes after the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party announced they were boycotting both the elections.
"The schedule announced for the Panchayat polls will remain unchanged," an official said.
The Congress will announce its decision on taking part in these elections on Wednesday.
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