TAMIL NADU
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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[Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
[R. Dis. No. 197/2009.
2026
[Price: Re. 0.80 Paise.
No. 383]
CHENNAI, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Aavani 23, Parabhava, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2057
Part V—Section 4
Notification by the Election Commission of India
V-4 Ex. (383)
NOTIFICATION BY THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
ΑΡΡΟΙΝΤMENT OF DATES FOR VARIOUS STAGES OF BYE-ELECTION TO TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE
ASSEMBLY FROM 35.MADURANTAKAM (SC) ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY AND FIXATION OF HOURS OF
POLL TO FILL A VACANCY CAUSED BY THE RESIGNATION OF A MEMBER
No. SRO G-20/2026.
The following Notification of the Election Commission of India, Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road,
New Delhi-110 001, dated 9th September, 2026 [18 Bhadrapada, 1948 (Saka)] is published:
No.100/TN-LA/1/2026: - Whereas, the seat of Tmt. K. Maragatham Kumaravel, in the Legislative Assembly of the
Tamil Nadu State, elected from 35-Madurantakam (SC) Assembly Constituency has become vacant on 25.05.2026, by
reason of her resignation; and
2.
WHEREAS, a bye-election is to be held for the purpose of filling the vacancy so caused;
3.
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Sections 150, 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 35- Madurantakam (SC) Assembly Constituency in the State of Tamil Nadu to elect,
before the 11.10.2026 (Sunday) and in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and of the rules and orders
made thereunder, a person, belonging to any of the Scheduled Castes of Tamil Nadu State, for the purpose of filling
the said vacancy in the Legislative Assembly of the State:
(B) Appoints, with respect to the said election,-
(a)
the 16.09.2026 (Wednesday), as the last date for making nominations;
(b)
the 17.09.2026 (Thursday), as the date for scrutiny of nominations;
(c)
the 19.09.2026 (Saturday), as the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
(d)
the 06.10.2026 (Tuesday), as the date, on which a poll shall, if necessary, be taken;
(e)
the 11.10.2026 (Sunday), as the date before which the election shall be completed, and
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