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The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994
Chapter 9. Conduct of Elections
49. Appointment of dates for nominations, etc.
50. Public notice of election
51. Nomination of candidates for election
52. Presentation of nomination paper and requirements for a valid nomination
53. Deposits
54. Notice of nominations and the time and place for their security
55. Scrutiny of nominations
56. Withdrawal of candidature
57. Publication of list of contesting candidates
58. Election agents
59. Disqualification for being an election agent
60. Revocation of the appointment or death of an election agent
61. Functions of election agents
62. Appointment of polling agents
63. Appointment of Counting Agents
64. Revocation of the appointment of death of a polling agent or a counting agent
65. Functions of polling agents and counting agents
66. Attendance of a contesting candidate or his election agent at polling stations and performance by him of the functions of a polling agent or counting agent
67. Non-attendance of polling or counting agents
68. Death of candidate before poll
69. Procedure in contested and uncontested elections
70. Fixing time for poll
71. Adjournment of poll in emergencies
72. Fresh poll in the case of destruction, etc. of ballot boxes
73. Countermanding of election or adjournment of poll on the ground of booth capturing
74. Manner of voting at election. - At every election where a poll is taken votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed, and no votes shall be received by proxy.
75. Special procedure for preventing personation of electors
76. Right to vote
77. Counting of votes
78. Destruction, loss etc. of ballot papers at the time of counting
79. Equality of votes
80. Declaration of results
81. Report of the result
82. Date of election of candidate
83. Publication of results of general elections to the panchayat
83A. Cessation of membership
84. Bye-elections to fill casual vacancies
85. Account of election expenses and maximum thereof
86. Lodging of accounts [with the officer authorised by the State Election Commission]
‹ 48A. Returning Officer, Presiding Officer etc. be deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission
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Contents
Chapter 1. Preliminary
Chapter 2. Grama Sabha
Chapter 3. Constitution of Panchayats at Different Levels
Chapter 4. Delimitation of Constituencies
Chapter 5. Officers and Staff of State Election Commission
Chapter 6. Preparation of Electoral Rolls
Chapter 7. Qualifications and Disqualifications
Chapter 8. Notification of General Elections and Administrative Machinery for the Conduct of Elections
Chapter 9. Conduct of Elections
49. Appointment of dates for nominations, etc.
50. Public notice of election
51. Nomination of candidates for election
52. Presentation of nomination paper and requirements for a valid nomination
53. Deposits
54. Notice of nominations and the time and place for their security
55. Scrutiny of nominations
56. Withdrawal of candidature
57. Publication of list of contesting candidates
58. Election agents
59. Disqualification for being an election agent
60. Revocation of the appointment or death of an election agent
61. Functions of election agents
62. Appointment of polling agents
63. Appointment of Counting Agents
64. Revocation of the appointment of death of a polling agent or a counting agent
65. Functions of polling agents and counting agents
66. Attendance of a contesting candidate or his election agent at polling stations and performance by him of the functions of a polling agent or counting agent
67. Non-attendance of polling or counting agents
68. Death of candidate before poll
69. Procedure in contested and uncontested elections
70. Fixing time for poll
71. Adjournment of poll in emergencies
72. Fresh poll in the case of destruction, etc. of ballot boxes
73. Countermanding of election or adjournment of poll on the ground of booth capturing
74. Manner of voting at election. - At every election where a poll is taken votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed, and no votes shall be received by proxy.
75. Special procedure for preventing personation of electors
76. Right to vote
77. Counting of votes
78. Destruction, loss etc. of ballot papers at the time of counting
79. Equality of votes
80. Declaration of results
81. Report of the result
82. Date of election of candidate
83. Publication of results of general elections to the panchayat
83A. Cessation of membership
84. Bye-elections to fill casual vacancies
85. Account of election expenses and maximum thereof
86. Lodging of accounts [with the officer authorised by the State Election Commission]
Chapter 10. Disputes Regarding Election
Chapter 11. Corrupt Practices and Electoral Offences
Chapter 12. Staff Election Commission
Chapter 13. General Provisions Regarding Elections
Chapter 14. Provision Relating to Members and President of Panchayats
Chapter 15. Meetings, Powers, Functions, Duties and Property of Panchayats
Chapter 16. Officers and Employees of Panchayats
Chapter 17. Finance Commission and Its Powers
Chapter 18. Functions of the Government
Chapter 19. Finance and Taxation
Chapter 20. Public Safety, Convenience and Health
Chapter 21. Buildings
Chapter 21A. General and miscellaneous
Chapter 22. Rules, Bye-Laws and Penalties for Their Breach
Chapter 23. Penalties
Chapter 24. Registration of Tutorial Institutions
Chapter 25. Registration of Private Hospitals and Paramedical Institutions
Chapter 25A. Right to Information
Chapter 25B. Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions
Chapter 25C. Tribunal for Local Self Government Institutions
Chapter 26. Supplemental Provisions.
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