The Odisha G a z e t t e
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 1562 CUTTACK, FRIDAY, JUNE 6 2025/JAISTHA 16, 1947
STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, ODISHA, TOSHALI BHAWAN, B-2, 1ST FLOOR, SATYANAGAR, BHUBANESWAR-751007 E-MAIL [email protected]/[email protected] FAX- 0674-2573494
NOTIFICATION
The 6th June 2025
No. 1545-SEC(cid:582)Whereas, casual vacancies have occurred in the Office of Chairman of the following Panchayat Samiti as reported by the Collectors concerned;
| Sl. No. | Name of the District | Name of the Panchayat Samiti | Name of the Office |
| [1] | [2] | [3] | [4] |
| 1 | Kalahandi | Kalampur | Chairman |
| 2 | Keonjhar | Patna | Chairman |
Now, therefore, in exercise of powers conferred under Article 243 K of the Constitution of India and Rule 46 (1) of Odisha Panchayat Samiti Election Rules, 1991, the State Election Commission is pleased to order that by-election shall be held to fill up the aforesaid casual vacancies as per the Schedule below;
SCHEDULE
| Sl. No. | Particulars | Date | Time |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 1. | Issue of notice by Election Officer. | 11.06.2025 | |
| 2. | Issue of nomination forms and presentation thereof. | 18.06.2025 | 10.00AM to 11.00AM |
| 3. | Scrutiny of nomination papers. | 18.06.2025 | 11.00 AM to11.30AM |
| 4. | Withdrawal of candidature. | 18.06.2025 | Before 12 Noon |
| 5. | Voting, if necessary. | 18.06.2025 | 12.30 PM to 2.00PM |
| 6. | Counting of votes and declaration of result. | 18.06.2025 | After poll is over |
| 7. | Publication of name of duly elected Chairman by Election Officer. | 18.06.2025 | |
| 8. | Submission of result to the State Election Commission | 19.06.2025 |
By order and in the name of State Election Commission, Odisha
(S.K. DASH) Secretary