Notification regarding order under section 13J of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 of Smt. Geeta wife of Sh. S…

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Haryana Government Gazette

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No. 8-2026] CHANDIGARH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 (MAGHA 29, 1947 SAKA)

PART–1

Notifications, Orders and Declarations by Haryana Government

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, HARYANA NIRVACHAN SADAN, PLOT NO. 2, SECTOR – 17, PANCHKULA – 134109

Order

The 13th February, 2026

No. SEC/3ME/2026/285.—

Order under Section 13J of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973

1. Whereas, the General Elections of Municipal Council, Jind were held on 19.06.2022 and the result of the candidates was declared on 22.06.2022. Smt. Geeta wife of Sh. Somveer, contested the election from Ward No. 12, Municipal Council, Jind and was elected as a Member of Municipal Committee, Jind. As per the provisions of Section 13H of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973, it was mandatory for Smt. Geeta to deposit her election expenditure account in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Jind within thirty days from the date of declaration of the election result. As per record, she failed to submit the election expenditure account within the prescribed period.

2. And whereas, for failure to submit the election expenditure register within the prescribed time, the Deputy Commissioner, Jind, who was authorised vide order dated 06.03.2023 by the State Election Commission, Haryana, to decide cases of disqualification of contesting candidates under Section 13F of the Act, 1973, disqualified Smt. Geeta from contesting elections for a period of five years under Section 13F of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973, vide endst. order No.1129-1139/LFA dated 26.09.2025.

3. That it is an admitted position that Smt. Geeta was duly elected as a Member of the Municipal Council, Jind and was disqualified under Section 13F of the Act vide above mentioned order dated 26.09.2025. Thereafter, in accordance with the statutory requirement of Section 13J of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973, an opportunity of personal hearing was afforded to the candidate on 29.01.2026 and her submissions were duly considered.

4. Section 13J of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 mandates that where an elected President or Member is disqualified for failure to lodge the election expenditure statement under Sections 13F or 13H of the Act, the State Election Commission shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard, pass an order of removal and the office of such President or Member shall become vacant immediately. In view of this legal provision, Smt. Geeta, Member, Municipal Council, Jind, is hereby removed from the post of Member, Municipal Council, Jind in terms of Section 13J of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 with immediate effect. (177) HARYANA GOVT. GAZ., FEB. 18, 2026 (MAGH. 29, 1947 SAKA) PART I] 178

5. It is further made clear that Smt. Geeta aggrieved by this order may avail the statutory remedy of review under Section 13K of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 before the State Election Commission within a period of 45 days from the receipt of this order.

Panchkula: The 13th February, 2026

(Sd.)…, State Election Commissioner, Haryana.

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Notification regarding order under section 13J of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 of Smt. Geeta wife of Sh. Somveer, contested the election from Ward No. 12, Municipal Council, Jind and was elected as a Member of Municipal Committee, Jind.