There is a casual vacancy in the Council of States from Madhya Pradesh due to resignation of sitting member Dr. Najma A. Heptulla on 20th August, 2016. The term of office would have been up to 2nd April, 2018.
Also, there is another casual vacancy in the Telangana Legislative Council elected by the members of Legislative Assembly due to the resignation of sitting member Shri Tummala Nageswara Rao on 23rd May, 2016. The term of office would have been up to 3rd June, 2021.
The Commission has decided to hold bye-elections to the Council of States from Madhya Pradesh and Telangana Legislative Council by Members of Legislative Assembly to fill up the above said vacancies in accordance with the following program: -
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Sl.No. |
Subject of Program |
Dates and Days |
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1. |
Issue of Notifications |
26th September, 2016 (Monday) |
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2. |
Last Date of making nominations |
3rd October, 2016 (Monday) |
|
3. |
Scrutiny of nominations |
4th October, 2016 (Tuesday) |
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4. |
Last date for withdrawal of candidatures |
6th October, 2016 (Thursday) |
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5. |
Date of Poll |
17th October, 2016 (Monday) |
|
6. |
Hours of Poll |
9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. |
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7. |
Counting of Votes |
17th October, 2016 (Monday) at 5.00 P.M. |
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8. |
Date before which election shall be completed |
20th October, 2016 (Thursday) |
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