Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
SERIES II No. 47
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021 (Phalguna 3, 1942) EXTRAORDINARY No. 2
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Elections
Goa State Election Commission
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Notification
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/346
Read: Delimitation vide Order No.10/821-2019-DMA/Election to 11 MC/5120 date: 04-02-2021 and Order No. 10/821-2019-DMA/Election to 11 MC/5121 date: 04-02-2021 respectively issued by Directorate of Municipal Administration.
The Goa State Election Commission has decided to conduct General Elections to the Municipal Councils of Mormugao, Margao, Mapusa, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Curchorem, Quepem, Canacona, Sanguem, Pernem and Valpoi in Goa in consequence of the expiry of the term of these Municipal Councils.
In pursuance of Article 243 ZA of the Constitution of India and sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, I, Chokha Ram Garg, Goa State Election Commissioner do hereby declare that the General Elections for the above Municipal Councils will be held on 20th March, 2021.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/347
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Pernem Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Pernem, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Pernem Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector and SDO of Pernem, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Pernem Municipal Council. | Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye, Government College of Arts and Commerce Virnoda, Pernem, Goa. |
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/348
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Mapusa Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 | Dy. Collector & SDO-I of Bardez, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Mapusa Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector & SDO-I of Bardez, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Mapusa Municipal Council. | Indoor Stadium of Boxing Hall, Peddem Sports Complex, Peddem, Bardez-Goa. |
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/349
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Valpoi Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Sattari Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Valpoi Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector & SDO of Sattari, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Valpoi Municipal Council. | Forest Auditorium Hall, Valpoi-Goa. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/350
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Bicholim Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Bicholim, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Bicholim Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector & SDO of Bicholim, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Bicholim Municipal Council. | Gymkhana Hall at Narayan Zantye College of Commerce, Vathadev Sarvan Bicholim. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/351
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Margao Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 | Dy. Collector & SDO-I of Salcete, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Margao Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector and SDO-I of Salcete, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Margao Municipal Council. | Ground Floor at Northern side of Matanhy Saldanha Administrative Complex, Fatorda, Margao-Goa. |
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/352
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Cuncolim Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 | Dy. Collector & SDO-II of Salcete, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Cuncolim Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector and SDO-II of Salcete, Margao, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Cuncolim Municipal Council. | Ground Floor at Southern side of Matanhy Saldanha Administrative Complex, Fatorda, Margao-Goa. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/353
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Quepem Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Quepem, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Quepem Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector and SDO of Quepem, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Quepem Municipal Council. | Govt. Sports Complex Borimol, Quepem-Goa. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/354
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Quepem, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Dy. Collector & SDO of Quepem, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council. | Govt. Sports Complex Borimol, Quepem-Goa. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/355
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Sanguem Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Sanguem, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Sanguem Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector & SDO of Sanguem, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Sanguem Municipal Council. | Sanguem-Goa. Govt. Sports Complex, Khairikantem, |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/356
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Canacona Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Canacona, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Canacona Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector & SDO of Canacona, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Canacona Municipal Council. | Canacona-Goa. Conference Hall of Mamlatdar Office, |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/357
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the election to the Mormugao Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Mormugao, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Mormugao Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | Office of the Deputy Collector & SDO of Mormugao, Sub-Division and Returning Officer, Mormugao Municipal Council. | Mormugao Port Institute, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/358
Whereas, the General Elections to 11 Municipal Councils viz. Mormugao, Margao, Mapusa, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Curchorem, Quepem, Canacona, Sanguem, Pernem and Valpoi in the State of Goa are scheduled to be held on 20th March, 2021.
And whereas, the State Election Commission has already issued a public notice in Form No. I of the intended election under Rule 4 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Now, therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India read with Rule 4 of The Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules 1969 do hereby notify that the nomination papers along with prescribed affidavit of candidates in respect of General Elections to 11 Municipal Councils going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the respective Returning Officer at the notified place from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. except on 28th February, 2021 being Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
______ Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/359
Whereas, the General Elections to the 11 Municipal Councils viz. Mormugao, Margao, Mapusa, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Curchorem, Quepem, Canacona, Sanguem, Pernem and Valpoi in the State of Goa are declared vide notification No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/346 dated 22-02-2021.
And whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of elections to the Municipal Councils.
Now therefore, the State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it do hereby notifies that the Model Code of Conduct shall be applicable from 22-02-2021 till midnight of 22-03-2021 or till the Election process is completed. The Code of Conduct shall be applicable to all the areas under the jurisdiction of above referred Municipal Councils.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
______ Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/360
Sub: Filing of affidavit for Municipal Elections
In exercise of the powers conferred with this Commission under Article 243 ZA of the Constitution of India read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968, I, Chokha Ram Garg, State Election Commissioner Goa hereby direct as under:-
Whereas, as per Rule 12 of the of The Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969 it is incumbent upon the candidates to file an affidavit in the prescribed Form XXIII along with the nomination.
And whereas, if any candidate fails to file the said affidavit alongwith the nomination paper, the Returning Officer should bring this defect to the notice of the candidate/proposal presenting the nomination form.
It is further directed that no column of the affidavit should be left blank or filled by just tick/dash marking. If the information asked for in a column is Nil or not applicable to the particular candidate, then he should write "Nil" or "Not applicable" in that column. A standard format for this purpose is given at enclosed.
A copy of blank Form XXIII should be issued to the candidate or proposer along with the nomination paper and candidate should be asked to file duly sworn affidavit along with the nomination papers.
In case there is a request from any person to seek copies of the affidavit filed by a candidate/ /candidates, they may be given a copy on payment of copying charges at the rate of Rs. 2/- per page.
If any candidate fails to file prescribed affidavit till the last date and time of nominations, the Returning Officer shall reject his candidature during Scrutiny for non-compliance Rule 12, sub-rule (2A).
The Returning Officer shall not go into the aspect of verification/truthfulness of the contents of the affidavit sworn by the candidate during the Scrutiny of the Nominations or during the election process.
Given under the seal of this Commission.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021FORM XXIII
[See sub-rule (2A) of rule 12]
Please affix your recent passport size photograph here Affidavit to be filed by the candidate along with nomination paper before the returning officer for election to ward No. .......... of .............. Municipal Council.
I, ........................................................... , son/ daughter/wife of ............................................................. aged ..................... years, resident of ...................................................................... (mentioned full postal address), a candidate at the above election, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as under:-
(1) My name is enrolled at serial number........ of voters list of Ward No. ....... of ...............................
Municipal Council.
(2) My contact telephone number(s) is/are ......................... and my e-mail id (if any) is .......................... (3) Details of Permanent Account Number (PAN) and status of filing of Income Tax return:
| Sr. No. | Name | PAN | The financial year for which the last Income-Tax return has been filed | Total income shown in Income-Tax return (in Rupees,) |
| 1. | Self | |||
| 2. | Spouse | |||
| 3. | Dependent-1 | |||
| 4. | Dependent-2 | |||
| 5. | Dependent-3 |
(4) I am/am not accused of any offence(s) punishable with imprisonment for two years or more in a pending case (s) in which a charge (s) has/have been framed by the Court (s) of competent jurisdiction.
If the deponent is accused of any such offence(s), he shall furnish the following information:-
(i) The following case (s) is/are pending against me in which charges have been framed by the court for an offence punishable with imprisonment for two years or more:-
(a) Case/First Information Report No./Nos. together with
complete details of concerned Police Station/District/State.
(b) Section(s) of the concerned Act(s) and short description of
the Offence(s) for which charged
(c) Name of the Court, Case No. and date of order taking
cognizance:
(d) Court (s) which framed the charge(s)
(e) Date(s) on which the charge(s) was/were framed
(f) Whether all or any of the proceeding(s) have been stayed by
any Court(s) of competent jurisdiction
(ii) The following case(s) is/are pending against me in which cognizance has been taken by the Court.
(The details of all pending cases in which cognizance have been taken by the Court, irrespective of the quantum of punishment or framing of charges should be mentioned).
(a) Name of the Court, Case No. and date of order taking
cognizance:
(b) The details of cases where the court has taken cognizance,
section (s) of the Act (s) and description
(c) Details of Appeals(s)/Application(s) for revision (if any) filed
against the above order(s) OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021 (5) I have been/have not been convicted of an offence(s) and sentenced to imprisonment for one year or more.
If the deponent is convicted and punished as aforesaid, he shall furnish the following information:
In the following cases, I have been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment by a Court of law:
(a) The details of cases, section(s) of the concerned Act (s) and
description of the offence (s) for which convicted
(b) Name of the Court(s), Case No. and date(s) of order(s): (c) Punishment imposed (d) Whether any appeal was/has been filed against the conviction
order. If so, details and the present status of the appeal.
(6) That I give herein below the details of the assets (movable and immovable, etc.) of myself, my spouse and all dependents and all the liabilities:–
| Sl. No. | Description | Self | Spouse | Dependent-1 | Dependent-2 | Dependent-3 |
| 1. | Cash in hand | |||||
| 2. | Cash in Bank including Fixed Deposits, and the Deposits in Financial Institutions including in Post Offices | |||||
| 3. | Motor Vehicles (4 Wheelers and 2 Wheelers) | |||||
| 4. | Jewellery | |||||
| 5. | House/Building/Flat/ Land, etc. | |||||
| 6. | Loans or dues to Bank, Government and other Financial Institutions. |
(7) Details of profession or occupation:
(a) Self ...................................................
(b) Spouse .......................................
(8) My educational qualification is as under:-
................................................................................................................................................................................ (Give details of highest School/University education mentioning the full form of the certificate/diploma/ /degree course, name of the School/College/University and the year in which the course was completed.)
VERIFICATION
I, the deponent, above named, do hereby verify and declare that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false and nothing material has been concealed therefrom. I further declare that:-
(a) There is no case of conviction or case pending against me, other than those mentioned in item (4) and (5).
(b) I, my spouse, or my dependents do not have any asset or liability, other than those mentioned in item (6) above.
Verified at ................................. this the......................... day of ..................................
DEPONENT OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021 Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/361
Subject:- Restriction on number of vehicles and people at the time of nominations for General Election to 11 Municipal Councils.
While filing of nominations in the office of Returning Officer proper control and order needs to be maintained to avoid overcrowding by the supporters of the candidates so that problem of overcrowding of the office of Returning Officer at the time of filing nomination does not arise. The following directions therefore are to be followed.
The MCEO/RO/ARO may inform the contestants and interest groups that the maximum number of vehicles that will be allowed to come within the periphery of 100 mtrs. of Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer's office shall be two and maximum number of persons that will be allowed to enter the office of Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer at the time of filing the nomination shall be candidate and his proposer proposing the nomination of the candidate and one more person i.e. there can be only three person (including the candidate) who can remain present inside the Returning Officer's room at the time of filing nomination.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
______ Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/362
Sub.:- Maximum Limit of Expenditure to be incurred by Contesting Candidates.
Read:- 1/199/Standing orders/2020-SEC/1233 dated: 30-10-2020.
Whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of elections to the Municipal Councils.
Whereas it is necessary and expedient to provide in the interest of purity of election to Municipal Council wards an account of expenditure incurred by the candidate and for matters connected therein.
Now, therefore, this Commission hereby directs as follows:—
1. Monitoring of election expenditures incurred by the candidates shall be as per above referred Order.
2. The maximum limit of total election expenses by a Candidate in a Ward of Municipal Councils Elections has been fixed at Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rs. Two Lakh only).
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
______ Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/363
Sub.: Manner of voting at General Elections to 11 Municipal Councils 2021.
Whereas, the General Elections to the 11 Municipal Councils viz Mormugao, Margao, Mapusa, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Curchorem, Quepem, Canacona, Sanguem, Pernem and Valpoi in the State of Goa are scheduled to be held on 20th March, 2021.
And whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of elections to the Municipal Councils.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 13 of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 and Rule 26 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, I, Chokha Ram Garg, State Election Commissioner, Goa do hereby decide that votes shall be given by Ballot as per the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Order
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/364
Sub: Deposit for Nominations.
Whereas, the General Election to 11 Municipal Council has been declared vide Notification No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/346 dated 22-02-2021.
And whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of elections to the Municipal Councils.
Now, therefore, the State Election Commission hereby issues the following clarification in respect of Rule 14 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969.
As per Rule 14 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the amount of deposit to be made by a candidate along with his/her nomination is shown the tabulated format below for ready reference of the Returning Officer and Candidates.
| For all General Category of Wards (unreserved) | Rs. 500/- (Rs. Five Hundred only) in cash per candidate irrespective of whether candidate is a woman or belongs to Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste/Other Backward Classes. |
| For all Reserved Category of Wards | Rs. 300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only) in cash for Ward reserved for OBC. Rs. 75/- (Rs. Seventy five only) in cash for Ward reserved for OBC (Women). Rs. 75/- (Rs. Seventy five only) in cash for Ward reserved for Scheduled Caste (Men or Women). Rs. 75/- (Rs. Seventy five only) in cash for Ward reserved Scheduled Tribe (Men or Women). Rs. 75/- (Rs. Seventy five only) in cash for Ward reserved for Women. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/365
Whereas the General Election to 11 Municipal Councils will be conducted on 20th March, 2021 and the polling for the above Municipalities will be from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs.
And whereas Rule 35(1) of the The Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules 1969 provides for an indelible ink mark to be put on the left forefinger of every voter before issue of ballot paper at the Polling Station. This is aimed at Polling at preventing impersonation at the voting.
And whereas the Zilla Panchayat of North and South Goa Constituencies in the State of Goa was held on 12th December, 2020 and similar indelible ink mark has been put on the left forefinger of every voter. Hence there is a possibility that this mark may still be partially visible on the left forefinger of some of the voters.
Now, therefore, in order to avoid confusion and to prevent impersonation by voters without causing hardships to genuine voters and in exercise of the powers vested under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India and also under Section 11 of the The Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 read with Rule 3 of the The Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules 1969 it is hereby directed that the indelible ink mark shall be put on OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021 left middle finger of every voter at the polling Station before issue of ballot paper instead of left forefinger. If the voter has no left middle finger then the ink should be applied on the Ring finger of the Left hand.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 4/22/Bye–Election/Sec/2020/328
The State Election Commission has decided to conduct the Bye Election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council.
In pursuance of Article 243 ZA of the Constitution of India and sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, I Chokha Ram Garg, Goa State Election Commissioner do hereby declare that the Bye Election to Ward No IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council will be held on 20th March, 2021.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/22/Bye–Election/Sec/2020/329
"FORM I"
(See Rule 4)
Office of the Goa State Election Commission
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the Commissioner hereby appoint in relation to the Bye-election to the Sanquelim Municipal Council by the ward specified in column (1) of the Schedule hereto:
a) Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) (against the ward specified in column (1) hereinafter referred to as "against the ward");
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward), thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward), to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date and time specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward), to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken;
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021| Name and number of wards | Name of Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer | Last date and time for making nomina- tions | Date and time for scrutiny of nomina- tions | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Last date for with- drawal of candi- dature | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Date and time for counting of votes | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Place for counting of votes |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 9 | Dy. Collector & SDO of Bicholim, Sub- Division and Returning Officer, Sanquelim Municipal Council. | Thursday 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. | Friday, 5th March, 2021. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. | of Bicholim, Sub- Division and Municipal Council. Returning Officer, Sanquelim Office of the Dy. Collector & SDO | Gymkhana Hall at Narayan Zantye College of Commerce, Vathadev Sarvan Bicholim. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 4/22/Bye-Election/Sec/2020/330
Whereas, the Bye-election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council in the State of Goa is scheduled to be held on 20th March, 2021.
And whereas the State Election Commission has already issued a public notice in Form No. I of the intended election under Rule 4 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969.
Now, therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India read with Rule 4 of The Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules 1969 do hereby notify that the nomination papers along with prescribed affidavit of candidates in respect of Bye Election to Ward No IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the notified Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Deputy Collector & Sub-Divisional Officer, Bicholim from 25th Feburary, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. except on 28th Feburary, 2021 being Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/22/Bye-Election/Sec/2020/331
Whereas, the Bye-election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council is declared vide notification No. 4/22/Bye-Election/Sec/2020/328 dated 22-02-2021.
And whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of elections to the Municipal Councils.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Now therefore, the State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it do hereby notifies that the Model Code of Conduct shall be applicable from 22/02/2021 till midnight of 22/03/2021 or till the election process is completed . The Code of Conduct shall be applicable only to Ward No IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council .
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 4/22/Bye-Election/Sec/2020/332
Whereas the Bye-election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council will be conducted on 20th March, 2021 and the polling will be held from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs.
And whereas Rule 35(1) of the The Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969 provides for an indelible ink mark to be put on the left forefinger of every voter before issue of ballot paper at the Polling Station. This is aimed at Polling at preventing impersonation at the voting.
And whereas the Zilla Panchayat of North and South Goa Constituencies in the State of Goa was held on 12th December, 2020 and similar indelible ink mark has been put on the left forefinger of every voter. Hence there is a possibility that this mark may still be partially visible on the left forefinger of some of the voters.
Now, therefore, in order to avoid confusion and to prevent impersonation by voters without causing hardships to genuine voters and in exercise of the powers vested under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India and also under Section 11 of the The Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 read with Rule 3 of the The Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules 1969 it is hereby directed that the indelible ink mark shall be put on Left middle finger of every voter at the polling Station before issue of ballot paper instead of left forefinger. If the voter has no left middle finger then the ink should be applied on Ring finger on the Left hand.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/22/Bye-Election/Sec/2020/333
Sub: Filing of affidavit for Bye-election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council.
In exercise of the powers conferred with this Commission under Article 243 ZA of the Constitution of India read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968, I Chokha Ram Garg, State Election Commissioner Goa hereby directs as under:-
Whereas, as per Rule 12 of the of The Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969 it is incumbent upon the candidates to file an affidavit in the prescribed Form XXIII along with the nomination.
And whereas, if any candidate fails to file the said affidavit alongwith the nomination paper, the Returning Officer should bring this defect to the notice of the candidate/proposal presenting the nomination form.
It is further directed that no column of the affidavit should be left blank or filled by just tick/dash marking. If the information asked for in a column is Nil or not applicable to the particular candidate, then he should write "Nil" or "Not applicable" in that column. A standard format for this purpose is given at enclosed.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021A copy of blank Form XXIII should be issued to the candidate or proposer along with the nomination paper and candidate should be asked to file duly sworn affidavit along with the nomination papers.
In case there is a request from any person to seek copies of the affidavit filed by a candidate/candidates, they may be given a copy on payment of copying charges at the rate of Rs. 2/- per page.
If any candidate fails to file prescribed affidavit till the last date and time of nominations, the Returning Officer shall reject his candidature during Scrutiny for non-compliance Rule 12, sub-rule (2A).
The Returning Officer shall not go into the aspect of verification/truthfulness of the contents of the affidavit sworn by the candidate during the Scrutiny of the Nominations or during the election process.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
FORM XXIII
[See sub-rule (2A) of rule 12]
Please affix your recent passport size photograph here Affidavit to be filed by the candidate along with nomination paper before the returning officer for election to ward No. .......... of .............. Municipal Council.
I, ........................................................... , son/ daughter/wife of ............................................................. aged ..................... years, resident of ...................................................................... (mentioned full postal address), a candidate at the above election, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as under:-
(1) My name is enrolled at serial number........ of voters list of Ward No........ of ...............................
Municipal Council.
(2) My contact telephone number(s) is/are ......................... and my e-mail id (if any) is .......................... (3) Details of Permanent Account Number (PAN) and status of filing of Income Tax return:
| Sr. No. | Name | PAN | The financial year for which the last Income-Tax return has been filed | Total income shown in Income-Tax return (in Rupees) |
| 1 | Self | |||
| 2 | Spouse | |||
| 3 | Dependent-1 | |||
| 4 | Dependent-2 | |||
| 5 | Dependent-3 |
(4) I am/am not accused of any offence(s) punishable with imprisonment for two years or more in a pending case(s) in which a charge (s) has/have been framed by the Court(s) of competent jurisdiction.
If the deponent is accused of any such offence(s), he shall furnish the following information:-
(i) The following case(s) is/are pending against me in which charges have been framed by the court for an offence punishable with imprisonment for two years or more:-
(a) Case/First Information Report No./Nos. together with
complete details of concerned Police Station/District/State.
(b) Section(s) of the concerned Act(s) and short description of
the Offence(s) for which charged
(c) Name of the Court, Case No. and date of order taking
cognizance:
(d) Court(s) which framed the charge(s) (e) Date(s) on which the charge(s) was/were framed (f) Whether all or any of the proceeding(s) have been stayed by
any Court(s) of competent jurisdiction OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021 (ii) The following case(s) is/are pending against me in which cognizance has been taken by the Court.
(The details of all pending cases in which cognizance have been taken by the Court, irrespective of the quantum of punishment or framing of charges should be mentioned).
(a) Name of the Court, Case No. and date of order taking
cognizance:
(b) The details of cases where the court has taken cognizance,
section(s) of the Act (s) and description
(c) Details of Appeals(s)/Application(s) for revision (if any) filed
against the above order(s)
(5) I have been/have not been convicted of an offence(s) and sentenced to imprisonment for one year or more.
If the deponent is convicted and punished as aforesaid, he shall furnish the following information:
In the following cases, I have been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment by a Court of law:
(a) The details of cases, section(s) of the concerned Act(s) and
description of the offence (s) for which convicted
(b) Name of the Court(s), Case No. and date(s) of order(s): (c) Punishment imposed (d) Whether any appeal was/has been filed against the conviction
order. If so, details and the present status of the appeal.
(6) That I give herein below the details of the assets (movable and immovable, etc.) of myself, my spouse and all dependents and all the liabilities:–
| Sl. No. | Description | Self | Spouse | Dependent-1 | Dependent-2 | Dependent-3 |
| 1 | Cash in hand | |||||
| 2 | Cash in Bank including Fixed Deposits, and the Deposits in Financial Institutions including in Post Offices | |||||
| 3 | Motor Vehicles (4 Wheelers and 2 Wheelers) | |||||
| 4 | Jewellery | |||||
| 5 | House/Building/Flat/ Land, etc. | |||||
| 6 | Loans or dues to Bank, Government and other Financial Institutions. |
(7) Details of profession or occupation:
(a) Self ...................................................
(b) Spouse .......................................
(8) My educational qualification is as under:-
................................................................................................................................................................................
(Give details of highest School/University education mentioning the full form of the certificate/diploma/ /degree course, name of the School/College/University and the year in which the course was completed.) OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021
VERIFICATION
I, the deponent, above named, do hereby verify and declare that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false and nothing material has been concealed therefrom. I further declare that:-
(c) There is no case of conviction or case pending against me, other than those mentioned in item (4) and (5).
(d) I, my spouse, or my dependents do not have any asset or liability, other than those mentioned in item (6) above.
Verified at ................................. this the......................... day of ..................................
DEPONENT
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Order
No. 4/22/Bye-Election/Sec/2020/334
Sub: Deposit for Nominations.
Whereas the Bye-election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council has been declared vide Notification No.4/22/Bye-election/Sec/2020/328 dated: 22-02-2021.
And whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of elections to the Municipal Councils.
Now therefore, the State Election Commission hereby issue the following clarification in respect of Rule 14 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969.
As per Rule 14 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, the amount of deposit to be made by a candidate along with his/her nomination is shown the tabulated format below for ready reference of the Returning Officer and Candidates.
| For all General Category of Wards (unreserved) | Rs. 500/-(Five hundred only) in cash per candidate irrespective of whether candidate is a woman or belongs to Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste/ Other Backward Classes. |
| For all Reserved Category of Wards | Rs. 300/-(Three hundred only) in cash for Ward reserved for OBC. Rs. 75/- (Seventy Five only) in cash for Ward reserved for OBC (Women). Rs. 75/-(Seventy Five only) in cash for Ward reserved for Scheduled Caste (Men or Women). Rs. 75/-(Seventy Five only) in cash for Ward reserved Scheduled Tribe (Men or Women). Rs. 75/- (Seventy Five only) in cash for Ward reserved for Women. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Order
No. 4/22/Bye-Election/Sec/2020/335
Subject:- Restriction on number of vehicles and people at the time of nominations for Bye-election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council.
While filing of nominations in the office of Returning Officer proper control and order needs to be maintained to avoid overcrowding by the supporters of the candidates so that problem of overcrowding of the office of Returning Officer at the time of filing nomination does not arise. The following directions therefore are to be followed.
The MCEO/RO/ARO may inform the contestants and interest groups that the maximum number of vehicles that will be allowed to come within the periphery of 100 mtrs. of Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer's office shall be two and maximum number of persons that will be allowed to enter the office of Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer at the time of filing the nomination shall be candidate and his proposer proposing the nomination of the candidate and one more person i.e. there can be only three person (including the candidate) who can remain present inside the Returning Officer's room at the time of filing nomination.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/22/Bye-Election/Sec/2020/336
Sub.: Manner of voting for Bye-election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council.
Whereas the Bye-election to Ward No. IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council is scheduled to be held on 20th March, 2021.
And whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of elections to the Municipal Councils.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 13 of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 and Rule 26 of the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969, I, Chokha Ram Garg, State Election Commissioner, Goa do hereby decide that votes shall be given by Ballot as per the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 4/22/Bye-election/Sec/2020/337
Sub.:- Maximum Limit of Expenditure to be incurred by Contesting Candidates for Bye-election to Ward No IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council.
Read:-1/199/Standing orders/2020-SEC/1233 dated: 30-10-2020.
Whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 10A of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of elections to the Municipal Councils.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Whereas it is necessary and expedient to provide in the interest of purity of election to Municipal Council wards an account of expenditure incurred by the candidate and for matters connected therein.
Now, therefore, this Commission hereby directs as follows:-
1. Monitoring of election expenditures incurred by the candidates shall be as per above referred Order.
2. The maximum limit of total election expenses by a Candidate in a Ward of Municipal Council Elections has been fixed at Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rs. Two Lakhs only).
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/301
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. VII (ST) of Village Panchayat Agassaim and Ward No. IV (General) and XI (General) of Village Panchayat, Merces in Tiswadi Taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/302
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Agassaim and Ward No. IV and XI of Village Panchayat Merces, Tiswadi Taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Agassaim and Ward No. IV and XI of Village Panchayat, Merces in Tiswadi Taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Jt. Mamlatdar-I of Tiswadi Taluka, Panaji-Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/303
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. III (ST Women) of Village Panchayat Bhironda, Ward No. II (OBC) and III (Women) of Village Panchayat Mauxi and Ward No. VII (General) of Village Panchayat Pissurlem in Sattari Taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/304
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Bhironda, Ward No. II and III of Village Panchayat Mauxi and Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Pissurlem in Sattari Taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Bhironda, Ward No. II and III of Village Panchayat Mauxi and Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Pissurlem in Sattari Taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Jt. Mamlatdar-I of Sattari Taluka, Sattari Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/305
Form No. 2
[See rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. III (Women) of Village Panchayat Arambol, Ward No. VII (General) of Village Panchayat Corgao and Ward No. V (OBC Women) of Village Panchayat Morjim in Pernem taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/306
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Arambol, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Corgao and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Morjim in Pernem taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Arambol, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Corgao and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Morjim in Pernem taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. office of Mamlatdar of Pernem Taluka, Pernem Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/307
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. IX (General) of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. II (OBC) of Village Panchayat Mulgao in Bicholim taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/308
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. IX of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Mulgao in Bicholim taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. IX of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Mulgao in Bicholim taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. office of Jt. Mamlatdar-I of Bicholim Taluka, Bicholim Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/309
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. VII (OBC) of Village Panchayat Oxel, Ward No. VI (General) of Village Panchayat Verla-Canca and Ward No. IV (Women) of Village Panchayat Bastora in Bardez taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/310
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Oxel, Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Verla-Canca, Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Bastora in Bardez taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Oxel, Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Verla-Canca, Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Bastora in Bardez taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Jt. Mamlatdar-I of Bardez Taluka, Mapusa Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/311
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-Election to elect the members for Ward No. VII (General) of Village Panchayat Assolna and Ward No. II (General) Village Panchayat Navelim in Salcete taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/312
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Assolna and Ward No. II Village Panchayat Navelim in Salcete taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Assolna and Ward No. II Village Panchayat Navelim in Salcete taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Jt. Mamlatdar-II of Salcete Taluka, Margao Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/313
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. VI (OBC) of Village Panchayat Bhati and Ward No. VII (ST)of Village Panchayat Rivona in Sanguem taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/314
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Bhati and Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Rivona in Sanguem taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Bhati and Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Rivona in Sanguem taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Mamlatdar of Sanguem Taluka, Sanguem Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/315
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the member for Ward No. IV (General) of Village Panchayat Veling Priol Cuncolim in Ponda taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/316
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the member for Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Veling Priol Cuncoliem in Ponda taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Veling Priol Cuncolim in Ponda taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Mamlatdar of Ponda Taluka, Ponda Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/317
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-Election to elect the member for Ward No. VIII (Women) of Village Panchayat Balli Adnem in Quepem taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/318
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the members for Ward No. VIII of Village Panchayat Balli-Adnem in Quepem taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. VIII of Village Panchayat Balli-Adnem in Quepem taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Mamlatdar of Quepem Taluka, Quepem Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/319
Form No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the member for Ward No. II (ST Women) of Village Panchayat Chicalim in Mormugao taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of Rs. 50/- (Rs. Fifty only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/320
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the member for Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Chicalim in Mormugao taluka will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public written notice in Form No. 2 of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Chicalim in Mormugao taluka which are going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Mamlatdar of Mormugao Taluka, Vasco Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 3/30/Bye-election/VP/SEC/2020/321
Whereas, the Bye-elections to Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Agassaim, Ward No. IV and XI of Village Panchayat, Merces, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat, Bhironda, Ward No. II and III of Village Panchayat Mauxi, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Pissurlem, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Arambol, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Corgao, Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Morjim, Ward No. IX of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan, Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Mulgao, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Oxel, Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Verla-Canca, Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Bastora, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Assolna, Ward No. II Village Panchayat Navelim, Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Bhati, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Rivona, Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Chicalim, Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Veling Priol Cuncoliem, Ward No. VIII of Village Panchayat Balli-Adnem in the State of Goa are declared vide notification No. 19/DP/Bye-election/2019-20/1005 dated 08-02-2021.
And whereas, under Article 243K of the Constitution of India, read with Section 237 (1) of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 the State Election Commission is vested with the power of Superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and Conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat.
Now Therefore, the State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it do hereby notifies that the Model Code of Conduct shall be applicable from 22-02-2021 till midnight of 22-03-2021 or till completion of election process. The Code of Conduct shall be applicable to the areas under the jurisdiction of above referred Wards of Village Panchayats.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 3/30/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2020/322
Whereas the Bye-elections to wards No. VII of Village Panchayat Agassaim, Ward No. IV and XI of Village Panchayat, Merces, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat, Bhironda, Ward No. II and III of Village Panchayat Mauxi, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Pissurlem, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021 Arambol, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Corgao, Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Morjim, Ward No. IX of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan, Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Mulgao, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Oxel, Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Verla-Canca, Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Bastora, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Assolna, Ward No. II Village Panchayat Navelim, Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Bhati, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Rivona, Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Chicalim, Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Veling Priol Cuncoliem, Ward No. VIII of Village Panchayat Balli-Adnem will be conducted on 20th March, 2021 and the polling will be from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs.
And whereas, Rule 34A of the The Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedures) Rules, 1996 provides for an indelible ink mark to be put on the left forefinger of every voter before issue of ballot paper at the Polling Station. This is aimed at preventing impersonation at the polling station.
And whereas, the Zilla Panchayat of North and South Goa Constituencies in the State of Goa was held on 12th December, 2020 and similar indelible ink mark has been put on the left forefinger of every voter. Hence there is a possibility that this mark may still be partially visible on the left forefinger of some of the voters.
Now, therefore, in order to avoid confusion and to prevent impersonation by voters without causing hardships to genuine voters and in exercise of the powers vested under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and also under Section 237 of the The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 45 of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 it is hereby directed that the indelible ink mark shall be put on Left middle finger of every voter at the polling station before issue of ballot paper instead of left forefinger. If the voter has no left middle finger then the ink should be applied on Ring finger on the Left hand.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 3/30/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2020/323
Subject:- Restriction on number of vehicles and people at the time of nominations for Bye-elections to Wards of Village Panchayats.
While filing of nominations in the office of Returning Officer proper control and order needs to be maintained to avoid overcrowding by the supporters of the candidates so that problem of overcrowding of the office of Returning Officer at the time of filing nomination does not arise. The following directions therefore are to be followed.
The RO/ARO may inform the contestants and interest groups that the maximum number of vehicles that will be allowed to come within the periphery of 100 mtrs. of Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer's office shall be two and maximum number of persons that will be allowed to enter the office of Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer at the time of filing the nomination shall be candidate and his proposer proposing the nomination of the candidate and one more person i.e. there can be only three person (including the candidate) who can remain present inside the Returning Officer's room at the time of filing nomination.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 3/30/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2020/324
Sub.: Manner of Voting at Village Panchayat Bye-elections, 2021.
Whereas, the Bye-elections to different wards of Village Panchayat in Goa will be conducted on 20th March, 2021.
And whereas, under Article 243K of the Constitution of India, read with Section 237 (1) of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 the State Election Commission is vested with the power of Superintendence, direction and control for, Conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Now therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Rule 32 (1) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 I, Chokha Ram Garg, State Election Commissioner, Goa do hereby decide that Votes shall be given by Ballot.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 3/30/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2020/325
Sub.:- Maximum Limit of Expenditure to be incurred by Contesting Candidates.
Read:- 1/199/Standing orders/2020-SEC/1233 dated: 30-10-2020.
Whereas, under Article 243K of the Constitution of India, read with Section 237 (1) of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 the State Election Commission is vested with the power of Superintendence, direction and control for, Conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat.
Whereas, it is necessary and expedient to provide in the interest of purity of election to Village Panchayat wards an account of expenditure incurred by the candidate and for matters connected therein.
Now, therefore, this Commission hereby directs as follows:-
1. Monitoring of election expenditures incurred by the candidates shall be as per above referred Order.
2. The maximum limit of total election expenses by a Candidate in a Ward of Village Panchayat Elections has been fixed at Rs. 40,000/- (Rs. Forty thousand only).
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 5/33/ZPNE/Countd/2020-SEC/339
Notice in Form No. 2A
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-election to elect the member of 16-Navelim Zilla Panchayat Constituency of South Goa in Salcete Taluka.
The Programme of Election is as under:
| 1 | Last date and time for receiving nominations papers. | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 2 | Date and time for scrutiny of nomination papers. | Friday, 5th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over. |
| 3 | Date and time of withdrawal of nomination papers. | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time of poll. | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 5 | Date and time of Counting. | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed. |
(i) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.
(ii) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.
(iii) In case of general seat, a sum of Rs. 500/- (Rs. Five hundred only) and in case of seat reserved for a woman or a person belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Backward Class, a sum of OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021 Rs. 300/- (Rs. Three hundred only) is required to be deposited with the Returning Officer on or before the date fixed for receiving the nomination papers.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 5/33/ZPNE/Countd/2020-SEC/340
Whereas, the Bye-election to elect the member of 16-Navelim Zilla Panchayat Constituency of South Goa will be conducted on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, this State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. 2A of the intended election as required under Rule 10(3) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996.
Now therefore, this State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 10(2)(i) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 do hereby notify as following:
Nomination papers of candidates in respect of Bye-election to elect the member of 16-Navelim Zilla Panchayat Constituency of South Goa which is going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the Returning Officers at the notified place i.e. Office of the Deputy Collector & SDO-II of Salcete, Sub-Division, Salcete, Margao-Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 28th February, 2021 being a Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 5/33/ZPNE/Countd/2020-SEC/341
Whereas, the Bye-election to 16- Navelim Zilla Panchayat Constituency of South Goa are declared vide notification No. 19/DP/ZP/ELN/2021/1006 dated 08-02-2021.
And whereas, under Article 243K of the Constitution of India, read with Section 237 (1) of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 the State Election Commission is vested with the power of Superintendence, direction and control for, Conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat.
Now therefore, the State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it do hereby notifies that the Model Code of Conduct shall be applicable from 22-02-2021 till midnight of 22-03-2021 or till the election process is completed. The Code of Conduct shall be applicable to the areas under the jurisdiction of 16-Navelim Zilla Panchayat Constituency.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 5/33/ZPNE/Countd/2020-SEC/342
Sub.: Manner of Voting for Bye-election to 16-Navelim Zilla Panchayat Constituency, 2021.
Whereas the Bye-election to 16-Navelim Zilla Panchayat Constituency in South Goa will be conducted on 20th March, 2021.
And whereas, under Article 243K of the Constitution of India, read with Section 237 (1) of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 the State Election Commission is vested with the power of Superintendence, direction and control for, Conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Now therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me Section 125(2) of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 I, Chokha Ram Garg, State Election Commissioner, Goa do hereby decide that Votes shall be given by Ballot.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 5/33/ZPNE/Countd/2020-SEC/343
Sub.:- Maximum Limit of Expenditure to be incurred by the Contesting Candidates in Zilla Panchayat Election.
Read: 1/199/Standing orders/2020-SEC/1233 dated: 30/10/2020.
Whereas, under Article 243K of the Constitution of India, read with Section 237 (1) of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 the State Election Commission is vested with the power of Superintendence, direction and control for, Conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat.
Whereas it is necessary and expedient to provide in the interest of purity of election to Zilla Panchayat Constituency an account of expenditure incurred by the candidate and for matters connected therein.
Now, therefore, this Commission hereby directs as follows:-
1. Monitoring of election expenditures incurred by the candidates shall be as per above referred Order.
2. The maximum limit of total election expenses by a Candidate in a Constituency of Zilla Panchayat Elections has been fixed at Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rs. Five Lakhs only).
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 5/33/ZPNE/Countd/2020-SEC/344
Whereas the Bye-election to 16- Navelim Zilla Panchayat Constituency in South Goa will be conducted on 20th March, 2021 and the polling will be from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs.
And whereas, Rule 34A of the The Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedures) Rules, 1996 provides for an indelible ink mark to be put on the left forefinger of every voter before issue of ballot paper at the Polling Station. This is aimed at Polling at preventing impersonation at the voting.
And whereas, the Zilla Panchayat of North and South Goa Constituencies in the State of Goa was held on 12th December, 2020 and similar indelible ink mark has been put on the left forefinger of every voter. Hence there is a possibility that this mark may still be partially visible on the left forefinger of some of the voters.
Now, therefore, in order to avoid confusion and to prevent impersonation by voters without causing hardships to genuine voters and in exercise of the powers vested under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and also under Section 237 of the The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 45 of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 it is hereby directed that the indelible ink mark shall be put on left middle finger of every voter at the polling station before issue of ballot paper instead of left forefinger. If the voter has no left middle finger then the ink should be applied on Ring finger on the Left hand.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Notification
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/288
Sub.: General Election to Corporation of the City of Panaji, 2021.
In pursuance of Article 243 ZA of the Constitution of India and sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Corporation of the City of Panaji, I, Chokha Ram Garg, Goa State Election Commissioner do hereby declare that the General Elections to the Corporation of the City of Panaji will be held on 20th March, 2021.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/289
FORM I
[(See Rule 4(1)]
In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (Election) Rules, 2004 the Goa State Election Commission hereby appoints in relation to the election to the Corporation of City of Panaji by the wards specified in Column (1) of the Scheduled hereto:-
a) Name of the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer specified in column (2) against the ward specified in column (1) (hereinafter referred to as "against the ward);
b) The date and time specified in column (3) (against the ward) thereof, to be the last date and time for making nominations;
c) The date and time specified in column (4) (against the ward) to be the date and time for the scrutiny of nominations;
d) The date specified in column (5) (against the wards) to be the date for the publication of the list of validly nominated candidates;
e) The date specified in column (6) (against the ward), to be the last date for withdrawal of candidature;
f) The date specified in column (7) (against the ward) to be the date for the publication of the list of contesting candidates;
g) The date or dates and time specified in column (8) (against the ward), to be the date or dates on which and the time during which the poll shall be taken.
h) The date and time specified in column (9) (against the ward), to be the date and time for counting of votes;
i) The place specified in column (10) (against the ward), to be the place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations;
j) The place specified in column (11) (against the ward), to be the place for counting of votes
Election Schedule
| 1 | Name and Number of Ward | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 as notified by the Department of Urban Development, Directorate of Municipal Administration, vide Notification No. 10/847/Election/CCP/DMA/2020/5114 Dated 04-02-2021. |
| 2 | Name of Returning Officer | Dy. Collector & SDO, Tiswadi Taluka, Panaji-Goa. |
| 3 | Last date and time for making nominations | Thursday, 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. |
| 4 | Date and time for scrutiny of nominations | Friday, 5th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. onwards. |
| 5 | Date of publication of list of validly nominated candidates | Friday, 5th March, 2021. |
| 6 | Last date for withdrawal of candidature | Saturday, 6th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 15.00 hrs. |
| 7 | Date of publication of list of contesting candidates | Saturday, 6th March, 2021. |
| 8 | Date or dates on which and time during which poll shall be taken | Saturday, 20th March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| 9 | Date and counting of votes | Monday, 22nd March, 2021 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting is over. |
| 10 | Place for making scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations | Office of the Dy. Collector & SDO, Tiswadi Taluka, Panaji-Goa. |
| 11 | Place of counting of votes | Government Pharmacy College, Panaji-Goa. |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/290
Read: Order No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/289 dated: 22-02-2021
Sub.: Commencement of Nomination for 2021 Corporation of the City of Panaji General Elections.
Whereas, the General Elections to 30 wards of Corporation of the City of Panaji in the State of Goa are scheduled to be held on 20-03-2021.
And whereas, the State Election Commission has issued a public notice in Form No. I of the intended election under sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (Election Rules), 2004.
Now, therefore, the State Election Commission in exercise of powers conferred upon it under Article 243 ZA of the Constitution of India read with Rule 4 (1) do hereby notifies that the nomination papers of candidates in respects of General Elections of City Corporation of Panaji going to poll on 20th March, 2021, shall be accepted by the notified Returning Officer i.e. Dy. Collector & SDO, Tiswadi Taluka, Panaji-Goa at the notified place i.e. Office of the Dy. Collector & SDO, Tiswadi Taluka, Panaji-Goa from 25th February, 2021 to 4th March, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. except on 28th February, 2021 being Sunday.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/291
Sub.: Model Code of Conduct for CCP Elections-2021
Whereas, the elections to the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) have been declared vide Notification No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/288 dated 22-02-2021.
And whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 11(1) of the City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002, the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of the elections to the Corporation.
Now therefore, the State Election Commission in exercise of the powers conferred upon it do hereby notify that the Model Code of Conduct shall be applicable from 22/02/2021 till midnight of 22/03/2021 or till the election process is completed. The Code of Conduct shall be applicable to all the areas under the jurisdiction of Corporation of the City of Panaji.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Order
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/292
Sub.: Deposit for Nominations.
Whereas, the General Election to Corporation of the City of Panaji 2021 has been declared vide Notification No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/288 dated: 22-02-2021.
And whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 11(1) of the City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002, the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superinten- dence, direction and control for the conduct of the elections to the Corporation.
Now, therefore, As per Rule 14 of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (Election) Rules, 2004, the amount of deposit to be made by a candidate along with his/her nomination is shown in the tabulated format below for ready reference of the Returning Officer and Candidates.
| For all General Category of Wards (unreserved) | Rs. 2000/- (Two Thousand only). |
| For all Reserved Category of Wards | Rs. 1000/- (One Thousand only). |
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/293
Sub.: Filing of affidavit for CCP Elections
In exercise of the powers conferred with this Commission under Article 243 ZA of the Constitution of India read with Section 11 of the City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002, I Chokha Ram Garg, State Election Commissioner Goa hereby directs as under:-
Whereas, as per sub-rule (2) of Rule 12 of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (Election) Rules, 2004 as amended vide Notification No. 11/22/2015-DMA/2890 dated 05/02/2016 it is incumbent upon the candidates to file an affidavit in the prescribed Form XXVI alongwith the nomination.
And whereas, if any candidate fails to file the said affidavit alongwith the nomination paper, the Returning Officer should bring this defect to the notice of the candidate/proposer presenting the nomination form.
It is further directed that no column of the affidavit should be left blank or filled by just tick/dash marking. If the information asked for in a column is Nil or not applicable to the particular candidate, then he should write "Nil" or "Not applicable" in that column.
A copy of blank Form XXVI should be issued to the candidate or proposer along with the nomination paper and candidate should be asked to file duly sworn affidavit along with the nomination papers.
In case there is a request from any person to seek copies of the affidavit filed by a candidate/candidates, they may be given a copy on payment of copying charges at the rate of Rs. 2/- per page.
If any candidate fails to file prescribed affidavit till the last date and time of nominations, the RO shall reject his candidature during Scrutiny for non-compliance of sub-rule (2) of Rule 12 of the Corporation of City of Panaji (Election) Rules, 2004.
The RO shall not go into the aspect of verification/truthfulness of the contents of the affidavit sworn by the candidate during the Scrutiny of the Nominations or during the election process.
Given under the seal of this Commission.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021(TO BE FILLED BY THE CANDIDATE)
GOA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PANAJI
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ELECTIONS
FORM XXVI
[See sub-rule (2) of rule 12]
Affidavit to be filed by the candidate along with nomination paper before the returning officer for election to ward No. .......... of .............. Corporation of the City of Panaji.
I, .................................... , son/daughter/wife of ............................................................. aged ..................... years, resident of ...................................................................... (mentioned full postal address), a candidate at the above election, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as under:-
(1) My name is enrolled at serial number........ of voters list of Ward No...... of ...............................
Corporation of the City of Panaji.
(2) My contact telephone number(s) is/are .............................. and my e-mail id (if any) is .......................
(3) Details of Permanent Account Number (PAN) and status of filing of Income Tax return:
| Sr. No. | Name | PAN | The financial year for which the last Income-Tax return has been filed | Total income shown in Income-Tax return (in Rupees) |
| 1. | Self | |||
| 2. | Spouse | |||
| 3. | Dependent-1 | |||
| 4. | Dependent-2 | |||
| 5. | Dependent-3 |
(4) I am/am not accused of any offence(s) punishable with imprisonment for two years or more in a pending case(s) in which a charge(s) has/have been framed by the Court (s) of competent jurisdiction.
If the deponent is accused of any such offence(s), he shall furnish the following information:-
(i) The following case(s) is/are pending against me in which charges have been framed by the court for an offence punishable with imprisonment for two years or more:-
(a) Case/First Information Report No./Nos. together with
complete details of concerned Police Station/District/State.
(b) Section(s) of the concerned Act(s) and short description of
the Offence(s) for which charged
(c) Name of the Court, Case No. and date of order taking
cognizance:
(d) Court(s) which framed the charge(s) (e) Date(s) on which the charge(s) was/were framed (f) Whether all or any of the proceeding(s) have been stayed by
any Court(s) of competent jurisdiction
(ii) The following case(s) is/are pending against me in which cognizance has been taken by the Court.
(The details of all pending cases in which cognizance have been taken by the Court, irrespective of the quantum of punishment or framing of charges should be mentioned).
(a) Name of the Court, Case No. and date of order taking
cognizance:
(b) The details of cases where the court has taken cognizance,
section(s) of the Act(s) and description
(c) Details of Appeals(s)/Application(s) for revision (if any) filed
against the above order(s) OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021 (5) I have been/have not been convicted of an offence(s) and sentenced to imprisonment for one year or more.
If the deponent is convicted and punished as aforesaid, he shall furnish the following information:
In the following cases, I have been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment by a Court of law:
(a) The details of cases, section(s) of the concerned Act(s) and
description of the offence (s) for which convicted
(b) Name of the Court(s), Case No. and date(s) of order(s):
(c) Punishment imposed
(d) Whether any appeal was/has been filed against the conviction order. If so, details and the present status of the appeal.
(6) That I give hereinbelow the details of the assets (movable and immovable, etc.) of myself, my spouse and all dependents and all the liabilities:-
| Sl. No. | Description | Self | Spouse | Dependent-1 | Dependent-2 | Dependent-3 |
| 1. | Cash in hand | |||||
| 2. | Cash in Bank including Fixed Deposits, and the Deposits in Financial Institutions including in Post Offices | |||||
| 3. | Motor Vehicles (4 Wheelers and 2 Wheelers ) | |||||
| 4. | Jewellery | |||||
| 5. | House/Building/Flat/Land, etc. | |||||
| 6. | Loans or dues to Bank, Government and other Financial Institutions. |
(7) Details of profession or occupation:
(a) Self ...................................................
(b) Spouse .......................................
(8) My educational qualification is as under:-
...........................................................................................................................................................................
(Give details of highest School/University education mentioning the full form of the certificate/diploma /degree course, name of the School/College/University and the year in which the course was completed.)
VERIFICATION
I, the deponent, above named, do hereby verify and declare that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false and nothing material has been concealed therefrom. I further declare that:-
(a) There is no case of conviction or case pending against me, other than those mentioned in item (4) and (5).
(b) I, my spouse, or my dependents do not have any asset or liability, other than those mentioned in item (6) above.
Verified at ................................. this the......................... day of ..................................
DEPONENT.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021Order
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/294
Subject:- Restriction on number of vehicles and people at the time of nominations for CCP Election 2021.
While filing of nominations in the office of Returning Officer proper control and order needs to be maintained to avoid overcrowding by the supporters of the candidates so that problem of overcrowding of the office of Returning Officer at the time of filing nomination does not arise. The following directions therefore are to be followed.
The DEO/RO/ARO may inform the contestants and interest groups that the maximum number of vehicles that will be allowed to come within the periphery of 100 mtrs. of Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer's office shall be two and maximum number of persons that will be allowed to enter the office of Returning Officer/Assistant Returning Officer at the time of filing the nomination shall be candidate and his proposer proposing the nomination of the candidate and one more person i.e. there can be only three person (including the candidate) who can remain present inside the Returning Officer's room at the time of filing nomination.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/295
Sub.: Manner of voting at General Elections 2021 to Corporation of the City of Panaji.
Whereas the General Elections to the Corporation of the City of Panaji in North Goa District of the State of Goa are scheduled to be held on 20th March, 2021.
And Whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 11(1) of the City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002, the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of the elections to the Corporation.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 243 ZA of the Constitution of India and read with Section 11 of the City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002 read with Rule 25 of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (Election) Rules, 2004, I, Chokha Ram Garg, State Election Commissioner, Goa do hereby decide that votes shall be given by Electronic Voting Machine in the manner provided in Part IV of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (Election) Rules, 2004.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Order
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/296
Sub.:- Maximum Limit of Expenditure to be incurred by Contesting Candidates.
Read: 1/199/Standing orders/2020-SEC/1233 dated: 30-10-2020.
And Whereas, under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India, read with Section 11(1) of the City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002, the State Election Commission is vested with the powers of Superintendence, direction and control for the conduct of the elections to the Corporation.
Whereas it is necessary and expedient to provide in the interest of purity of election to Corporation of the City of Panaji wards an account of expenditure incurred by the candidate and for matters connected therein.
Now, therefore, this Commission hereby directs as follows:-
1. Monitoring of election expenditures incurred by the candidates shall be as per above referred Order.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 22ND FEBRUARY, 20212. The maximum limit of total election expenses by a Contesting Candidate in a Ward of Corporation of the City of Panaji has been fixed at Rs. 2,50,000/- (Rs. Two Lakhs Fifty thousand only).
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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Notification
No. 6/16/GECCP/2020/SEC/297
Whereas, the General Election to 30 Wards of Corporation of the City of Panaji will be conducted on 20th March, 2021 and the polling for the above Corporation will be from 8.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs.
And whereas, Rule 34(1) of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (Election) Rules, 2004 provides for an indelible ink mark to be put on the left forefinger of every voter before issue of ballot paper at the Polling Station. This is aimed to prevent impersonation of Voters at Polling Station.
And whereas, the Zilla Panchayat of North and South Goa Constituencies in the State of Goa was held on 12th December, 2020 and similar indelible ink mark has been put on the left forefinger of every voter. Hence there is a possibility that this mark may still be partially visible on the left forefinger of some of the voters.
Now, therefore, in order to avoid confusion and to prevent impersonation by voters without causing hardships to genuine voters and in exercise of the powers vested under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India and also under Section 11 of the The City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002 read with Rule 3 of the Corporation of City of Panaji (Election) Rules, 2004, it is hereby directed that the indelible ink mark shall be put on Left middle finger of every voter at the polling Station before issue of ballot paper instead of Left forefinger. If the voter has no Left middle finger then the ink should be applied on Left Ring finger.
Chokha Ram Garg (IAS), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Panaji, 22nd February, 2021.
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