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PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS SECRETARIAT ( ELECTIONS )

NOTIFICATION

No. DPAR 36 CHUVISA 2026 (1), Bengaluru, Dated: 16^th March 2026.

The following Notification No. 100/KT-LA/1/2026 dated: 16^th March, 2026 of the Election

Commission of India is published hereunder for general information :-

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001

Dated: 16^th March, 2026

25 Phalguna, 1947 (Saka)

NOTIFICATION

No. 100/KT-LA/1/2026:- WHEREAS, the seat of Sri. Meti Hullappa Yamanappa, in the

Legislative Assembly of the State of Karnataka elected from 24-Bagalkot Assembly Constituency,

has become vacant on 4^th November, 2025, by reason of his death: and

2.

WHEREAS, a bye-election has to be held for the purpose of filling the vacancy so caused;

3.

NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 150, Section 30 and

Section 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951), the Election Commission of

India hereby-

(A)

calls upon the said 24-Bagalkot Assembly Constituency in the State of Karnataka, to elect,

before 6^th May, 2026 (Wednesday) and in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and of the

rules and orders made thereunder, a person, for purpose of filling the said vacancy in the

Legislative Assembly of the State;

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(B) appoints, with respect to the said election of Assembly Constituency :-

(a) the 23^rd March, 2026 (Monday)

as the last date for making nominations;

(b) the 24^th March, 2026 (Tuesday)

as the date for scrutiny of nominations;

(c) the 26^th March, 2026 (Thursday)

as the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;

(d) the 9^th April, 2026 (Thursday)

as the date on which a poll shall, if necessary,

be taken; and

(e) the 6^th May, 2026 (Wednesday)

as the date before which the election shall

be completed

(C)

fixes the hours from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., as the hours during which the poll shall, if

necessary, be taken on the date specified above for the election.

By order,

(PAWAN DIWAN)

SECRETARY

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

(MADHU A.C )

Under Secretary to Government

D.P.A.R (Elections)

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