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Chandigarh, October 17: Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sibin C, had stated that ECI had issued election schedule for holding Bye election from 10-Dera Baba Nanak, 44-Chabbewal (SC), 84-Gidderbaha and 103-Barnala Assembly Constituencies. Gazette notification for the elections on October 18.”
While providing further information, the CEO said that they will issue the Gazette notification for the elections on October 18.” There after Nomination process will start and the last date for making nominations is October 25 (Friday). The scrutiny of nominations to take place on October 28, 2024 (Monday). The Candidates can withdraw their nominations till October 30, 2024. “The ECI has scheduled the polling day for November 13 (Wednesday), and the counting of votes for November 23, 2024 (Saturday).” The date for the completion of elections is November 25, 2024 (Monady). He informed that hours of poll will be from 7 AM to 6 PM.
Sibin C announced that candidates can file nominations with the Returning Officer for the mentioned constituencies between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on any notified day, except public holidays, from October 18, 2024, to October 25, 2024.”
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Blank forms are available with the concerned RO
He said that the nomination papers are to be filled in FORM 2B. Blank forms are available with the concerned Returning Officer. “The authorities will also accept typed nomination papers if they follow the prescribed format.”
“He further stated that to qualify for an Assembly Constituency (Vidhan Sabha) seat, a candidate must register as an elector for any Constituency in the State and should produce a certified copy of the relevant entry from the current electoral roll to satisfy the concerned Returning Officer.”
ECI : October 19, 2024 being 3rd Saturday is not a holiday
Sibin C emphasized that October 19, 2024, being the third Saturday, is not a holiday under the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, so candidates can present nomination papers to the Returning Officers on that day. However, October 20, 2024, being a Sunday, is a holiday under the same act, and therefore, candidates cannot present nomination papers to the Returning Officers on that day.
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Model Code of Conduct has come into force
He said that the Model Code of Conduct has come into force in the concerned districts from the date of announcement of bye elections i.e October 15, 2024 by the Election Commission of India and shall remain in force till the completion of the election process.
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