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No. 136] CHENNAI, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 Panguni 5, Vilambi, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2050
Part V—Section 4
Notifications by the Election Commission of India
NOTIFICATIONS BY THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
APPOINTMENT OF DATES FOR VARIOUS STAGES OF BYE-ELECTION TO TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FROM 168.THIRUVARUR ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY AND FIXATION OF HOURS OF POLL TO FILL A VACANCY CAUSED BY THE DEATH OF A MEMBER
No. SRO G-22/2019
The following Notifi cation of the Election Commission of India, Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001, dated: 19th March, 2019 [28 Phalguna, 1940 (Saka)] is published:
No.100/TN-LA/11/2019: - Whereas, the seat of Shri Karunanidhi. M., in the Legislative Assembly of the Tamil Nadu State, elected from 168-Thiruvarur Assembly Constituency has become vacant on 07.08.2018, by reason of his death; and 2. Whereas, a bye-election is to be held for the purpose of fi lling the vacancy so caused; and
3. Whereas, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 150, and Sections 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951), the Election Commission of India called upon the said 168-Thiruvarur Assembly Constituency in the State of Tamil Nadu to elect, a person, for the purpose of fi lling the said vacancy in the Legislative Assembly of the State, vide notifi cation dated 03-01-2019 appointing 28-01-2019 as the date of poll; and.
4. Whereas, Subsequently, the Commission, for reasons stated in its order No.100/TN-LA/1/2019, dated 06th January, 2019 rescinded the poll in said 168-Thiruvarur Assembly Constituency that was scheduled to be taken on the 28-01-2019, for the reason stated therein; and.
5. Whereas, the Commission has now decided to hold the Bye-Election to 168-Thiruvarur Assembly in the State of Tamil Nadu; and
6. Now, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 150, and Sections 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951), the Election Commission of India hereby:-
(A) Calls upon the said 168-Thiruvarur AC in the State of Tamil Nadu to elect, the before the 27-05-2019 (Monday) and in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and of the rules and orders made thereunder, an person, for the purpose of fi lling the said vacancy in the Legislative Assembly of the State; and
(B) Appoints, with respect to the said election,-
(a) the 26-03-2019 (Tuesday), as the last date for making nominations;
2 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY(b) the 27-03-2019 (Wednesday), as the date for scrutiny of nominations;
(c) the 29-03-2019 (Friday), as the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
(d) the 18-04-2019 (Thursday), as the date, on which a poll shall, if necessary, be taken;
(e) the 27-05-2019 (Monday), as the date before which the election shall be completed, and (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 specifi ed above, for the election
(By Order)
M(cid:3465)(cid:3476)(cid:3465)(cid:3489) M(cid:3465)(cid:3476)(cid:3476)(cid:3473)(cid:3467)(cid:3475), Secretary,
Election Commission of India.
Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 19th March, 2019.
SATYABRATA SAHOO, Chief Electoral Offi cer and Secretary to Government,