Goa Gazette, No. 2021-52, 30 March 2021

Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-23

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, 30th March, 2021 (Chaitra 9, 1943) SERIES II No. 52 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

EXTRAORDINARY

No. 4

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Elections

Goa State Election Commission

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Notification

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/881

Read: 1. Delimitation vide Order No.10/821-2019-DMA/Election to 11 MC/5120 dated 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.

2. Order No.10/821-2019-DMA/Election to 11 MC/5712 dated 15-03-2021. 3. Order No.10/821-2019-DMA/Election to 11 MC/5787 dated 22-03-2021. 4. Order No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/804 dated 19-03-2021.

The Goa State Election Commission has decided to conduct General Elections to the Municipal Councils of Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem, and Sanguem 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, W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Goa State Election Commissioner do hereby declare that the General Elections for the above Municipal Councils will be held on 23rd April, 2021 (Friday).

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/882

"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;

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.

Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/883

"FORM I"

(See Rule 4)

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;

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.

Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/884

"FORM I"

(See Rule 4)

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;

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;

Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/885

"FORM I"

(See Rule 4)

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;

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;

Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/886

"FORM I"

(See Rule 4)

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;

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.

Notification

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/887

Whereas, the General Elections to 5 Municipal Councils viz Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem and Sanguem in the State of Goa are scheduled to be held on 23rd April, 2021(Friday).

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 above mentioned Municipal Councils going to poll on 23rd April, 2021 (Friday), shall be accepted by the respective Returning Officers at the notified place from 31st March, 2021 to 8th April, 2021 from 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs. except on 2nd April, 2021 being a Public holiday and on 4th April, 2021 being a Sunday.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/888

Read: 1. Judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court for SLP Order No. 3937/21 dated 12-03-2021.

2. Order No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/804 dated 19-03-2021.

Whereas, the General Elections to the 5 Municipal Councils viz Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem and Sanguem, in the State of Goa are declared vide notification No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/881 dated 30-03-2021.

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 30-03-2021 till midnight of 26-04-2021 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.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/889

Subject: Restriction on number of vehicles and people at the time of nominations for General Election to Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem and Sanguem 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 be1647 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 52 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 4) 30TH MARCH, 2021 candidate and his proposer proposing the nomination of the candidate and one more person i.e. there can be maximum three person only (including the candidate) who can remain present inside the Returning Officer's room at the time of filing nomination.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Notification

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/890

Whereas, the General Election to Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem and Sanguem Municipal Councils will be conducted on 23rd April, 2021(Friday) 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 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.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/891

Sub.: Manner of voting at General Elections to Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem and Sanguem Municipal Councils, 2021.

Whereas, the General Elections to the Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem and Sanguem Municipal Councils in the State of Goa are scheduled to be held on 23rd April, 2021(Friday).

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, W.V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), State Election Commissioner, Goa do hereby decide that votes shall be given by Ballot as per the Goa Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1969.

Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/892

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, W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), 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 along with 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.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 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:

(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) (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:-

(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.

Corrigendum

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/893

Read: Order No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/876 dated 26-03-2021 published in Extraordinary Official Gazette, Series II No. 52 dated 26-03-2021.

The Order No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/876 dated 26-03-2021 stands modified as under:

The Expenditure Observer for Quepem Municipal Council in column No. 2 at Sr. No. 4 shall be read as "Shri Anil K. Padwal, Assistant Accounts Officer, Directorate of Accounts, Panaji Goa" instead of Shri Wilson Furtado, Assistant Accounts Officer, Directorate of Accounts, Panaji Goa.

The remaining part of the order remains unchanged.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/894

Sub.: Maximum Limit of Expenditure to be incurred by Contesting Candidates for General Election to Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem and Sanguem Municipal Council, 2021.

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 Election has been fixed at Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rs. Two Lakhs only).

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/895

Read: 1. Order No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/364 dated 22-02-2021.

2. Judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court for SLP Order No. 3937/21 dated 12-03-2021. 3. Order No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2019/804 dated 19-03-2021.

Sub: Deposit for Nominations.

Whereas, the General Election to Mapusa, Mormugao, Margao, Quepem and Sanguem Municipal Council has been declared vide Notification No. 4/21/GMCNSE/SEC-2021/881 dated: 30-03-2021.

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.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/898

Form No. 2

[See rule 10(2)]

Bye-Election to elect the members for Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim in Salcete Taluka.

The Programme of Election is as under:

1. Last date and time for receiving nominations Thursday, 8th April, 2021

papers

From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.

2. Date and time for scrutiny of nomination Friday, 9th April, 2021

papers

From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over.

3. Date and time of withdrawal of nomination Saturday, 10th April, 2021

papers

From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs.

4. Date and time of poll Friday, 23rd April, 2021

From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs

5. Date and time of Counting Monday, 26th April, 2021

From 08.00 hrs. till the Counting is completed.

(iv) A voter in a constituency is entitled to cast only one vote.

(v) Form of nomination paper will be available in the office of the Returning Officer during office hours.

(vi) 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.

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/899

Form No. 2

[See rule 10(2)]

Bye-Election to elect the members for Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan in Bicholim Taluka.

The Programme of Election is as under:

1. Last date and time for receiving nominations Thursday, 8th April, 2021

papers

From 10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.

2. Date and time for scrutiny of nomination Friday, 9th April, 2021

papers

From 10.00 hrs. till the scrutiny is over.

3. Date and time of withdrawal of nomination Saturday, 10th April, 2021

papers

From 10.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs.

4. Date and time of poll Friday, 23rd April, 2021

From 08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs.

5. Date and time of Counting Monday, 26th April, 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.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Notification

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/900

Whereas, the Bye-Election to elect the members for Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim in Salcete Taluka will be conducted on 23-04-2021 (Friday).

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 Velim in Salcete Taluka which are going to poll on 23rd April, 2021 (Friday), shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Joint Mamlatdar-I of Salcete Taluka, Margao Goa from 31st March, 2021 to 8th April, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 2nd April, 2021 being a Public Holiday and on 4th April, 2021 being a Sunday.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Notification

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/901

Whereas, the Bye-Election to elect the members for Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan in Bicholim Taluka will be conducted on 23-04-2021 (Friday).

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. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan in Bicholim Taluka which are going to poll on 23rd April, 2021 (Friday), shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Mamlatdar of Bicholim Taluka, Bicholim Goa from 31st March, 2021 to 8th April, 2021 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 2nd April, 2021 being a Public holiday and on 4th April, 2021 being a Sunday.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Notification

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/902

Whereas, the Bye-election to Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim will be conducted on 23rd April, 2021 (Friday) 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 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.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Order

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/903

Sub: Manner of Voting for Village Panchayat Bye-Elections, 2021.

Whereas, the Bye-Elections to Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim in Goa will be conducted on 23rd April, 2021 (Friday).

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, in exercise of the powers vested in me under Rule 32 (1) of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996 I, W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), State Election Commissioner, Goa do hereby decide that Votes shall be given by Ballot.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/904

Subject: Restriction on number of vehicles and people at the time of nominations for Bye Elections to Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim.

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 in the office of the 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 maximum three persons only (including the candidate) who can remain present inside the Returning Officer's room at the time of filing nomination.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/905

Sub.: Maximum Limit of Expenditure to be incurred by Contesting Candidates for Bye-Election to Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim.

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).

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/906

In exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, I, W.V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Goa State Election Commissioner, do hereby appoint the following officers as Expenditure Observers for the purpose of Bye-election to Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim which are scheduled to be held in April 2021.

Village Panchayat Sr. Name and designation of the Taluka Name of the Ward and No. Official appointed as Expenditure Observer

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1. Shri Deepak Gaonkar, Bicholim Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Accountant, WD XXIII Bicholim Karapur-Sarvan. 9860820000

2. Shri Srikant Velip, Salcete Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Accountant, Office of Joint Direct of Velim. Accounts, South Goa 9423417304

The services of above Officers are hereby requisitioned for the Bye-Election to above mentioned Wards with immediate effect and till the entire process of Elections is over. The concerned Head of the Department/Head of Office/Controlling Officers shall immediately relieve the above Officers.

The concerned RO shall provide them with logistic support and other assistance for functioning.

The duties and responsibilities attached to the Observer shall be as mentioned in the Order No. 1/199/Standing Orders/2020-SEC/1234 dated 30-10-2020 (Copy enclosed).

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/907

In exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, I, W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Goa State Election Commissioner, do hereby appoint the following officers as General Observers for the purpose of Bye-election to Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim which are scheduled to be held in April 2021.

Sr. Name and designation Name of Taluka Name of the Ward and No. of the officer

Village Panchayat 1 2

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1. Shri Deepak Vaigankar Bicholim Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Dy. Collector/SDO, Bicholim Karapur-Sarvan.

2. Shri Joao B. Fernandes Salcete Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Dy. Collector/SDO II, Salcete

Velim.

The General Observers shall look into public grievance regarding violations of Code of Conduct, Malpractices by the candidates and proper functioning of RO/ARO.

The duties and responsibilities attached to the Observer shall be as mentioned in the Order No. 1/199/Standing Orders/2020-SEC/1232 dated 30-10-2020 (Copy enclosed).

The respective Controlling Officers shall relieve them immediately.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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Order

No. 3/31/Bye-Election/VP/SEC/2021/910

Whereas, the Bye-Election to Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Karapur-Sarvan and Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Velim in the State of Goa is declared vide notification No. 19/DP/Bye-Election/ /2020-21/2678 dated 28-03-2021.

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 30-03-2021 till midnight of 26-04-2021 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.

W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).

Panaji, 30th March, 2021.

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