4th ORDINARY ELECTIONS TO THE MPTCs /ZPTCs,2014 - NALGONDA DISTRICT - RENDERING OF FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENSES - DISQUALIFICATION OF (07) DEFEATED CANDIDATES OF MEMBERS ZPTCs AND MPTCs (06 MEMBER ZPTCs AND 01 MEMBER MPTC) OF NALGONDA DISTRICT, WHO FAILED TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENSES.

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No.58 ] HYDERABAD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018.

NOTIFICATIONS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF

PANCHAYAT RAJ

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TELANGANA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 4th ORDINARY ELECTIONS TO THE MPTCs /ZPTCs,2014 - NALGONDA DISTRICT - RENDERING OF FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENSES - DISQUALIFICATION OF (07) DEFEATED CANDIDATES OF MEMBERS ZPTCs AND MPTCs (06 MEMBER ZPTCs AND 01 MEMBER MPTC) OF NALGONDA DISTRICT, WHO FAILED TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION EXPENSES.

DISQUALIFICATION ORDER FOR FAILURE TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION

EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF SMT THOOM NIRMALAMMA, DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR THE

OFFICE OF THE MEMBER, ZPTC GUNDLAPALLY OF NALGONDA DISTRICT DURING THE 4TH

ORDINARY ELECTIONS HELD IN 2014.

No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-ZPTC(1) ,- WHEREAS, the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and

also 2018, mandates strict election expenditure monitoring regimen aimed at accountability and

transparency. Election Expenditure ceilings are fixed so as to provide a level playing ground for all the

contestants. Submission of election expenditure returns, their publication to elicit objections if any from

other contestants and also people in general, serves as a barrier against abuse of money power in election

process.

AND WHEREAS, the fourth ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCs of Nalgonda District were conducted in the month of April, 2014 and the results were declared on 13-05-2014;

AND WHEREAS, the subject of Elections and Election Expenditure Accounts is regulated by Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 upto 18.04.2018 and thereafter the TPR Act, 2018. However the provisions pertaining to Election Expenditure are similar under both the Acts. Further Sub-Section (3) of Section 295 (Repealing and Saving) of TPR Act, 2018 enables the sustenance of the Orders, notices etc. issued under TPR Act, 1994 as being valid under the TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-A of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and 237 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, every candidate at any election held under this Act shall, either by himself, or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred in connection with the election, between the date on which the candidate concerned has been nominated and the date of declaration of the result of the election, both dates inclusive and the account of election expenses shall contain such particulars, as may by order, specified by the State Election Commission;

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AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission in its Order No.168/SEC-B1/2011, dated:18.05.2011 prescribed the procedure and formats in which the accounts of election expenditure shall be maintained by the candidates.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Section 238 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, and Rule 100(2) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 and Rule 103(2) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018, every contesting candidate at an election shall, within forty five days from the date of declaration of result of the election, lodge with the competent Authority (Collector in case of 1994 Act and MPDO in case of 2018 Act), an account of his election expenses, which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him, or by his election agent, under Section 230-A of TPR Act, 1994 and Section 237 of TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, the period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results of ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCS of Nalgonda District expired on 26.06.2014;

AND WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer, ZPP, Nalgonda has sent report with the approval of the competent Authority, Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide letter Lr.No.D3/395/Elec/2017, dt:20.03.2017 to the Commission stating that, 564 candidates ie., 182 defeated candidates of Member, ZPTCs and 382 defeated candidates of Member, MPTCs of Nalgonda District have failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time of 45 days from the date of declaration of the results. One amongst the defaulters is Smt Thoom Nirmalamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District;

AND WHEREAS, under rule 103 (4) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 the State Election Commission considered the same and under rule 103 (5) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission issued show cause notice vide No.817/TSEC-L/2015 (1/42), dt.28.04.2017 to Smt Thoom Nirmalamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District who failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner required under the Act and the Rules calling upon her to show cause within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice as to why she should not be disqualified under the provisions of Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for her failure;

AND WHEREAS, the Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide Lr.No.D3/1530/Elec/ 2017, dt:26.07.2017, has informed the Commission that, the above notice was served on 12.05.2017 to Smt Thoom Nirmalamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District, along with his remarks which was not clear, whether the candidate had submitted election accounts within the stipulated period or not, a further report called from the Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/ 2015-2, dated 19.08.2017. The Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.D3/395/2018/ZPP, dated 03.05.2018 stated that, after verification of the records it was found that the candidate has not submitted election expenditure accounts within the stipulated period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results and therefore she is defaulter.

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission is satisfied that Smt Thoom Nirmalamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District has failed to lodge the account of her expenses as required by law and has no good reason or justification for the said failure.

NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 23 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 read with Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Rule 106(7) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018 read with Rule 103 (8) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission hereby, declares that Smt Thoom Nirmalamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District to be ineligible for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of this order to contest any election for any office under the provisions of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018.

DISQUALIFICATION ORDER FOR FAILURE TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION

EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF SMT DONTHINENI SWAROOPA, DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR THE

OFFICE OF THE MEMBER, ZPTC GUNDLAPALLY OF NALGONDA DISTRICT DURING THE 4TH

ORDINARY ELECTIONS HELD IN 2014.

No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-ZPTC(2),- WHEREAS, the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and

also 2018, mandates strict election expenditure monitoring regimen aimed at accountability and

transparency. Election Expenditure ceilings are fixed so as to provide a level playing ground for all the

contestants. Submission of election expenditure returns, their publication to elicit objections if any from

other contestants and also people in general, serves as a barrier against abuse of money power in election

process.

AND WHEREAS, the fourth ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCs of Nalgonda District were conducted in the month of April, 2014 and the results were declared on 13-05-2014;

AND WHEREAS, the subject of Elections and Election Expenditure Accounts is regulated by Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 upto 18.04.2018 and thereafter the TPR Act, 2018. However the provisions pertaining to Election Expenditure are similar under both the Acts. Further Sub-Section (3) of Section 295 (Repealing and Saving) of TPR Act, 2018 enables the sustenance of the Orders, notices etc. issued under TPR Act, 1994 as being valid under the TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-A of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and 237 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, every candidate at any election held under this Act shall, either by himself, or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred in connection with the election, between the date on which the candidate concerned has been nominated and the date of declaration of the result of the election, both dates inclusive and the account of election expenses shall contain such particulars, as may by order, specified by the State Election Commission;

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission in its Order No.168/SEC-B1/2011, dated:18.05.2011 prescribed the procedure and formats in which the accounts of election expenditure shall be maintained by the candidates.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Section 238 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, and Rule 100(2) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 and Rule 103(2) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018, every contesting candidate at an election shall, within forty five days from the date of declaration of result of the election, lodge with the competent Authority (Collector in case of 1994 Act and MPDO in case of 2018 Act), an account of his election expenses, which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him, or by his election agent, under Section 230-A of TPR Act, 1994 and Section 237 of TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, the period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results of ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCS of Nalgonda District expired on 26.06.2014;

AND WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer, ZPP, Nalgonda has sent report with the approval of the competent Authority, Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide letter Lr.No.D3/395/Elec/2017, dt:20.03.2017 to the Commission stating that, 564 candidates ie., 182 defeated candidates of Member, ZPTCs and 382 defeated candidates of Member, MPTCs of Nalgonda District have failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time of 45 days from the date of declaration of the results. One amongst the defaulters is Smt Donthineni Swaroopa, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District;

AND WHEREAS, under rule 103 (4) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 the State Election Commission considered the same and under rule 103 (5) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission issued show cause notice vide No.817/TSEC-L/2015 (1/43), dt.28.04.2017 to Smt Donthineni Swaroopa, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District who failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner required under the Act and the Rules calling upon her to show cause within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice as to why she should not be disqualified under the provisions of Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for her failure;

AND WHEREAS, the Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide Lr.No.D3/1530/Elec/ 2017, dt:26.07.2017, has informed the Commission that, the above notice was served on 12.05.2017 to Smt Donthineni Swaroopa, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District, along with his remarks which was not clear, whether the candidate had submitted election accounts within the stipulated period or not, a further report called from the Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-2, dated 19.08.2017. The Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.D3/395/2018/ZPP, dated 03.05.2018 stated that, after verification of the records it was found that the candidate has not submitted election expenditure accounts within the stipulated period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results and therefore she is defaulter.

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission is satisfied that Smt Donthineni Swaroopa, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District has failed to lodge the account of her expenses as required by law and has no good reason or justification for the said failure.

NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 23 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 read with Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Rule 106(7) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018 read with Rule 103 (8) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission hereby, declares that Smt Donthineni Swaroopa, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District to be ineligible for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of this order to contest any election for any office under the provisions of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018.

DISQUALIFICATION ORDER FOR FAILURE TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION

EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF SMT NALLA BHARATHAMMA, DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR THE

OFFICE OF THE MEMBER, ZPTC GUNDLAPALLY OF NALGONDA DISTRICT DURING THE 4TH

ORDINARY ELECTIONS HELD IN 2014.

No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-ZPTC(3),- WHEREAS, the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and

also 2018, mandates strict election expenditure monitoring regimen aimed at accountability and

transparency. Election Expenditure ceilings are fixed so as to provide a level playing ground for all the

contestants. Submission of election expenditure returns, their publication to elicit objections if any from

other contestants and also people in general, serves as a barrier against abuse of money power in election

process.

AND WHEREAS, the fourth ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCs of Nalgonda District were conducted in the month of April, 2014 and the results were declared on 13-05-2014;

AND WHEREAS, the subject of Elections and Election Expenditure Accounts is regulated by Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 upto 18.04.2018 and thereafter the TPR Act, 2018. However the provisions pertaining to Election Expenditure are similar under both the Acts. Further Sub-Section (3) of Section 295 (Repealing and Saving) of TPR Act, 2018 enables the sustenance of the Orders, notices etc. issued under TPR Act, 1994 as being valid under the TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-A of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and 237 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, every candidate at any election held under this Act shall, either by himself, or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred in connection with the election, between the date on which the candidate concerned has been nominated and the date of declaration of the result of the election, both dates inclusive and the account of election expenses shall contain such particulars, as may by order, specified by the State Election Commission;

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission in its Order No.168/SEC-B1/2011, dated:18.05.2011 prescribed the procedure and formats in which the accounts of election expenditure shall be maintained by the candidates.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Section 238 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, and Rule 100(2) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 and Rule 103(2) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018, every contesting candidate at an election shall, within forty five days from the date of declaration of result of the election, lodge with the competent Authority (Collector in case of 1994 Act and MPDO in case of 2018 Act), an account of his election expenses, which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him, or by his election agent, under Section 230-A of TPR Act, 1994 and Section 237 of TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, the period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results of ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCS of Nalgonda District expired on 26.06.2014;

AND WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer, ZPP, Nalgonda has sent report with the approval of the competent Authority, Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide letter Lr.No.D3/395/Elec/2017, dt:20.03.2017 to the Commission stating that, 564 candidates ie., 182 defeated candidates of Member, ZPTCs and 382 defeated candidates of Member, MPTCs of Nalgonda District have failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time of 45 days from the date of declaration of the results. One amongst the defaulters is Smt Nalla Bharathamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District;

AND WHEREAS, under rule 103 (4) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 the State Election Commission considered the same and under rule 103 (5) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission issued show cause notice vide No.817/TSEC-L/2015 (1/44), dt.28.04.2017 to Smt Nalla Bharathamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District who failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner required under the Act and the Rules calling upon her to show cause within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice as to why she should not be disqualified under the provisions of Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for her failure;

AND WHEREAS, the Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide Lr.No.D3/1530/Elec/ 2017, dt:26.07.2017, has informed the Commission that, the above notice was served on 12.05.2017 to Smt Nalla Bharathamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District, along with his remarks which was not clear, whether the candidate had submitted election accounts within the stipulated period or not, a further report called from the Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/ 2015-2, dated 19.08.2017. The Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.D3/395/2018/ZPP, dated 03.05.2018 stated that, after verification of the records it was found that the candidate has not submitted election expenditure accounts within the stipulated period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results and therefore she is defaulter.

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission is satisfied that Smt Nalla Bharathamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District has failed to lodge the account of her expenses as required by law and has no good reason or justification for the said failure.

NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 23 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 read with Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Rule 106(7) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018 read with Rule 103 (8) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission hereby, declares that Smt Nalla Bharathamma, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District to be ineligible for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of this order to contest any election for any office under the provisions of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018.

DISQUALIFICATION ORDER FOR FAILURE TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION

EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF SMT LALITHAMMA VANGALA, DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR THE

OFFICE OF THE MEMBER, ZPTC GUNDLAPALLY OF NALGONDA DISTRICT DURING THE 4TH

ORDINARY ELECTIONS HELD IN 2014.

No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-ZPTC(4),- WHEREAS, the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and

also 2018, mandates strict election expenditure monitoring regimen aimed at accountability and

transparency. Election Expenditure ceilings are fixed so as to provide a level playing ground for all the

contestants. Submission of election expenditure returns, their publication to elicit objections if any from

other contestants and also people in general, serves as a barrier against abuse of money power in election

process.

AND WHEREAS, the fourth ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCs of Nalgonda District were conducted in the month of April, 2014 and the results were declared on 13-05-2014;

AND WHEREAS, the subject of Elections and Election Expenditure Accounts is regulated by Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 upto 18.04.2018 and thereafter the TPR Act, 2018. However the provisions pertaining to Election Expenditure are similar under both the Acts. Further Sub-Section (3) of Section 295 (Repealing and Saving) of TPR Act, 2018 enables the sustenance of the Orders, notices etc. issued under TPR Act, 1994 as being valid under the TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-A of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and 237 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, every candidate at any election held under this Act shall, either by himself, or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred in connection with the election, between the date on which the candidate concerned has been nominated and the date of declaration of the result of the election, both dates inclusive and the account of election expenses shall contain such particulars, as may by order, specified by the State Election Commission;

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission in its Order No.168/SEC-B1/2011, dated:18.05.2011 prescribed the procedure and formats in which the accounts of election expenditure shall be maintained by the candidates.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Section 238 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, and Rule 100(2) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 and Rule 103(2) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018, every contesting candidate at an election shall, within forty five days from the date of declaration of result of the election, lodge with the competent Authority (Collector in case of 1994 Act and MPDO in case of 2018 Act), an account of his election expenses, which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him, or by his election agent, under Section 230-A of TPR Act, 1994 and Section 237 of TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, the period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results of ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCS of Nalgonda District expired on 26.06.2014;

AND WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer, ZPP, Nalgonda has sent report with the approval of the competent Authority, Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide letter Lr.No.D3/395/Elec/2017, dt:20.03.2017 to the Commission stating that, 564 candidates ie., 182 defeated candidates of Member, ZPTCs and 382 defeated candidates of Member, MPTCs of Nalgonda District have failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time of 45 days from the date of declaration of the results. One amongst the defaulters is Smt Lalithamma Vangala, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District;

AND WHEREAS, under rule 103 (4) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 the State Election Commission considered the same and under rule 103 (5) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission issued show cause notice vide No.817/TSEC-L/2015 (1/45), dt.28.04.2017 to Smt Lalithamma Vangala, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District who failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner required under the Act and the Rules calling upon her to show cause within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice as to why she should not be disqualified under the provisions of Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for her failure;

AND WHEREAS, the Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide Lr.No.D3/1530/Elec/ 2017, dt:26.07.2017, has informed the Commission that, the above notice was served on 12.05.2017 to Smt Lalithamma Vangala, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District, along with his remarks which was not clear, whether the candidate had submitted election accounts within the stipulated period or not, a further report called from the Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-2, dated 19.08.2017. The Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.D3/395/2018/ZPP, dated 03.05.2018 stated that, after verification of the records it was found that the candidate has not submitted election expenditure accounts within the stipulated period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results and therefore she is defaulter.

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission is satisfied that Smt Lalithamma Vangala, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District has failed to lodge the account of her expenses as required by law and has no good reason or justification for the said failure.

NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 23 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 read with Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Rule 106(7) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018 read with Rule 103 (8) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission hereby, declares that Smt Lalithamma Vangala, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Gundlapally of Nalgonda District to be ineligible for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of this order to contest any election for any office under the provisions of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018.

DISQUALIFICATION ORDER FOR FAILURE TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION

EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF SRI SUNKARABOINA NARSIMHA, DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR

THE OFFICE OF THE MEMBER, ZPTC KATTANGUR OF NALGONDA DISTRICT DURING THE

4TH ORDINARY ELECTIONS HELD IN 2014.

No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-ZPTC(5),- WHEREAS, the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and

also 2018, mandates strict election expenditure monitoring regimen aimed at accountability and

transparency. Election Expenditure ceilings are fixed so as to provide a level playing ground for all the

contestants. Submission of election expenditure returns, their publication to elicit objections if any from

other contestants and also people in general, serves as a barrier against abuse of money power in election

process.

AND WHEREAS, the fourth ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCs of Nalgonda District were conducted in the month of April, 2014 and the results were declared on 13-05-2014;

AND WHEREAS, the subject of Elections and Election Expenditure Accounts is regulated by Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 upto 18.04.2018 and thereafter the TPR Act, 2018. However the provisions pertaining to Election Expenditure are similar under both the Acts. Further Sub-Section (3) of Section 295 (Repealing and Saving) of TPR Act, 2018 enables the sustenance of the Orders, notices etc. issued under TPR Act, 1994 as being valid under the TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-A of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and 237 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, every candidate at any election held under this Act shall, either by himself, or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred in connection with the election, between the date on which the candidate concerned has been nominated and the date of declaration of the result of the election, both dates inclusive and the account of election expenses shall contain such particulars, as may by order, specified by the State Election Commission;

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission in its Order No.168/SEC-B1/2011, dated:18.05.2011 prescribed the procedure and formats in which the accounts of election expenditure shall be maintained by the candidates.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Section 238 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, and Rule 100(2) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 and Rule 103(2) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018, every contesting candidate at an election shall, within forty five days from the date of declaration of result of the election, lodge with the competent Authority (Collector in case of 1994 Act and MPDO in case of 2018 Act), an account of his election expenses, which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him, or by his election agent, under Section 230-A of TPR Act, 1994 and Section 237 of TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, the period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results of ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCS of Nalgonda District expired on 26.06.2014;

AND WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer, ZPP, Nalgonda has sent report with the approval of the competent Authority, Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide letter Lr.No.D3/395/Elec/2017, dt:20.03.2017 to the Commission stating that, 564 candidates ie., 182 defeated candidates of Member, ZPTCs and 382 defeated candidates of Member, MPTCs of Nalgonda District have failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time of 45 days from the date of declaration of the results. One amongst the defaulters is Sri Sunkaraboina Narsimha, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Kattangur of Nalgonda District;

AND WHEREAS, under rule 103 (4) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 the State Election Commission considered the same and under rule 103 (5) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission issued show cause notice vide No.817/TSEC-L/2015 (1/108), dt.28.04.2017 to Sri Sunkaraboina Narsimha, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Kattangur of Nalgonda District who failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner required under the Act and the Rules calling upon him to show cause within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice as to why he should not be disqualified under the provisions of Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for his failure;

AND WHEREAS, the Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide Lr.No.D3/1530/Elec/ 2017, dt:26.07.2017, has informed the Commission that, the above notice was served on 18.05.2017 to Sri Sunkaraboina Narsimha, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Kattangur of Nalgonda District, along with his remarks which was not clear, whether the candidate had submitted election accounts within the stipulated period or not, a further report called from the Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.817/TSEC- L(NLG)/2015-2, dated 19.08.2017. The Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.D3/395/2018/ZPP, dated 03.05.2018 stated that, after verification of the records it was found that the candidate has not submitted election expenditure accounts within the stipulated period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results and therefore he is defaulter.

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission is satisfied that Sri Sunkaraboina Narsimha, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Kattangur of Nalgonda District has failed to lodge the account of his expenses as required by law and has no good reason or justification for the said failure.

NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 23 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 read with Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Rule 106(7) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018 read with8 TELANGANA GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [Part-VII Rule 103 (8) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission hereby, declares that Sri Sunkaraboina Narsimha, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Kattangur of Nalgonda District to be ineligible for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of this order to contest any election for any office under the provisions of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018.

DISQUALIFICATION ORDER FOR FAILURE TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION

EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF SMT GANTIKAMPU SRUJANA, DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR THE

OFFICE OF THE MEMBER, ZPTC ANUMULA OF NALGONDA DISTRICT DURING THE 4TH

ORDINARY ELECTIONS HELD IN 2014.

No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-ZPTC(6),- WHEREAS, the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and

also 2018, mandates strict election expenditure monitoring regimen aimed at accountability and

transparency. Election Expenditure ceilings are fixed so as to provide a level playing ground for all the

contestants. Submission of election expenditure returns, their publication to elicit objections if any from

other contestants and also people in general, serves as a barrier against abuse of money power in election

process.

AND WHEREAS, the fourth ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCs of Nalgonda District were conducted in the month of April, 2014 and the results were declared on 13-05-2014;

AND WHEREAS, the subject of Elections and Election Expenditure Accounts is regulated by Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 upto 18.04.2018 and thereafter the TPR Act, 2018. However the provisions pertaining to Election Expenditure are similar under both the Acts. Further Sub-Section (3) of Section 295 (Repealing and Saving) of TPR Act, 2018 enables the sustenance of the Orders, notices etc. issued under TPR Act, 1994 as being valid under the TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-A of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and 237 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, every candidate at any election held under this Act shall, either by himself, or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred in connection with the election, between the date on which the candidate concerned has been nominated and the date of declaration of the result of the election, both dates inclusive and the account of election expenses shall contain such particulars, as may by order, specified by the State Election Commission;

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission in its Order No.168/SEC-B1/2011, dated:18.05.2011 prescribed the procedure and formats in which the accounts of election expenditure shall be maintained by the candidates.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Section 238 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, and Rule 100(2) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 and Rule 103(2) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018, every contesting candidate at an election shall, within forty five days from the date of declaration of result of the election, lodge with the competent Authority (Collector in case of 1994 Act and MPDO in case of 2018 Act), an account of his election expenses, which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him, or by his election agent, under Section 230-A of TPR Act, 1994 and Section 237 of TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, the period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results of ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCS of Nalgonda District expired on 26.06.2014;

AND WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer, ZPP, Nalgonda has sent report with the approval of the competent Authority, Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide letter Lr.No.D3/395/Elec/2017, dt:20.03.2017 to the Commission stating that, 564 candidates ie., 182 defeated candidates of Member, ZPTCs and 382 defeated candidates of Member, MPTCs of Nalgonda District have failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time of 45 days from the date of declaration of the results. One amongst the defaulters is Smt Gantikampu Srujana, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Anumula of Nalgonda District;

AND WHEREAS, under rule 103 (4) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 the State Election Commission considered the same and under rule 103 (5) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission issued show cause notice vide No.817/TSEC-L/2015 (1/66), dt.28.04.2017 to Smt Gantikampu Srujana, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Anumula of Nalgonda District who failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner required under the Act and the Rules calling uponNovember 12, 2018] TELANGANA GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 9 her to show cause within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice as to why she should not be disqualified under the provisions of Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for her failure;

AND WHEREAS, the Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide Lr.No.D3/1530/Elec/ 2017, dt:26.07.2017, has informed the Commission that, the above notice was served on 27.05.2017 to Smt Gantikampu Srujana, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Anumula of Nalgonda District, along with his remarks which was not clear, whether the candidate had submitted election accounts within the stipulated period or not, a further report called from the Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-2, dated 19.08.2017. The Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.D3/395/2018/ZPP, dated 03.05.2018 stated that, after verification of the records it was found that the candidate has not submitted election expenditure accounts within the stipulated period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results and therefore she is defaulter.

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission is satisfied that Smt Gantikampu Srujana, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Anumula of Nalgonda District has failed to lodge the account of her expenses as required by law and has no good reason or justification for the said failure.

NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 23 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 read with Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Rule 106(7) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018 read with Rule 103 (8) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission hereby, declares that Smt Gantikampu Srujana, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, ZPTC Anumula of Nalgonda District to be ineligible for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of this order to contest any election for any office under the provisions of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018.

DISQUALIFICATION ORDER FOR FAILURE TO LODGE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF ELECTION

EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF SMT DOMALA ANDALU, DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE

OF THE MEMBER, MPTC KATTANGUR-1, KATTANGUR MANDAL IN NALGONDA DISTRICT

DURING THE 4TH ORDINARY ELECTIONS HELD IN 2014.

No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-MPTC(1),- WHEREAS, the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and

also 2018, mandates strict election expenditure monitoring regimen aimed at accountability and

transparency. Election Expenditure ceilings are fixed so as to provide a level playing ground for all the

contestants. Submission of election expenditure returns, their publication to elicit objections if any from

other contestants and also people in general, serves as a barrier against abuse of money power in election

process.

AND WHEREAS, the fourth ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCs of Nalgonda District were conducted in the month of April, 2014 and the results were declared on 13-05-2014;

AND WHEREAS, the subject of Elections and Election Expenditure Accounts is regulated by Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 upto 18.04.2018 and thereafter the TPR Act, 2018. However the provisions pertaining to Election Expenditure are similar under both the Acts. Further Sub-Section (3) of Section 295 (Repealing and Saving) of TPR Act, 2018 enables the sustenance of the Orders, notices etc. issued under TPR Act, 1994 as being valid under the TPR Act, 2018.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-A of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and 237 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, every candidate at any election held under this Act shall, either by himself, or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred in connection with the election, between the date on which the candidate concerned has been nominated and the date of declaration of the result of the election, both dates inclusive and the account of election expenses shall contain such particulars, as may by order, specified by the State Election Commission;

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission in its Order No.168/SEC-B1/2011, dated:18.05.2011 prescribed the procedure and formats in which the accounts of election expenditure shall be maintained by the candidates.

AND WHEREAS, under Section 230-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Section 238 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, and Rule 100(2) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 and Rule 103(2) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018, every contesting candidate at an election shall, within forty five days from the date of declaration of result of the election, lodge with the competent Authority (Collector in case of 1994 Act and MPDO in case of 2018 Act), an account of his election expenses, which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him, or by his election agent, under Section 230-A of TPR Act, 1994 and Section 237 of TPR Act, 2018.

G-519/2.

AND WHEREAS, the period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results of ordinary elections to MPTCs/ZPTCS of Nalgonda District expired on 26.06.2014;

AND WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer, ZPP, Nalgonda has sent report with the approval of the competent Authority, Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide letter Lr.No.D3/395/Elec/2017, dt:20.03.2017 to the Commission stating that, 564 candidates ie., 182 defeated candidates of Member, ZPTCs and 382 defeated candidates of Member, MPTCs of Nalgonda District have failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time of 45 days from the date of declaration of the results. One amongst the defaulters is Smt Domala Andalu, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, MPTC Kattangur-1, Kattangur Mandal in Nalgonda District;

AND WHEREAS, under rule 103 (4) of TPR (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006 the State Election Commission considered the same and under rule 103 (5) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission issued show cause notice vide No.817/TSEC-L/2015 (2/130), dt.28.04.2017 to Smt Domala Andalu, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, MPTC Kattangur-1, Kattangur Mandal in Nalgonda District who failed to lodge final accounts of election expenses within the stipulated time and in the manner required under the Act and the Rules calling upon her to show cause within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice as to why she should not be disqualified under the provisions of Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for her failure;

AND WHEREAS, the Collector & District Election Authority, Nalgonda District vide Lr.No.D3/1530/Elec/ 2017, dt:26.07.2017, has informed the Commission that, the above notice was served on 25.05.2017 to Smt Domala Andalu, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, MPTC Kattangur-1, Kattangur Mandal in Nalgonda District, along with his remarks which was not clear, whether the candidate has withdrawn nomination or not, a further report called from the Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.817/TSEC-L(NLG)/2015-2, dated 19.08.2017. The Collector & DEA, Nalgonda vide Lr.No.D3/395/2018/ZPP, dated 03.05.2018 stated that, after verification of the records it was found that the candidate has not submitted election expenditure accounts within the stipulated period of 45 days from the date of declaration of results and therefore she is defaulter.

AND WHEREAS, the State Election Commission is satisfied that Smt Domala Andalu, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, MPTC Kattangur-1, Kattangur Mandal in Nalgonda District has failed to lodge the account of her expenses as required by law and has no good reason or justification for the said failure.

NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 23 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 read with Section 19-B of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and Rule 106(7) of TPR (conduct of elections) Rules, 2018 read with Rule 103 (8) of TPR (Conduct of Election) Rules, 2006, the State Election Commission hereby, declares that Smt Domala Andalu, defeated candidate for the office of the Member, MPTC Kattangur-1, Kattangur Mandal in Nalgonda District to be ineligible for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of this order to contest any election for any office under the provisions of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSIONER)

Hyderabad, 02-11-2018.

M. ASHOK KUMAR, Secretary.

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