Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
Panaji, 8th January, 2024 (Pausa 18, 1945)
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
SERIES II No. 40
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Goa State Election Commission
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No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1026
FORM No. 2
[See Rule 10(2)]
Bye-Election to elect the member for Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa.
The Programme of Election is as under:
1. Last date and time Tuesday, 16th January, for receiving 2024 from 10.00 hrs. to nominations 13.00 hrs. papers
2. Date and time for Wednesday, 17th January, scrutiny of 2024 from 10.00 hrs. till the nomination papers scrutiny is over.
3. Date and time of Thursday, 18th January, withdrawal of 2024 from 10.00 hrs. nomination papers to 14.00 hrs.
4. Date and time of Sunday, 28th January,
poll 2024 from 08.00 hrs. to
17.00 hrs.
5. Date and time of Monday, 29th January,
counting 2024 from 08.00 hrs. till the counting of votes is completed.
(i) A voter in a Ward 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/- (Rupees 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/- (Rupees 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).
Altinho-Panaji, 8th January, 2024.
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No tif ic ati on
No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1027
Whereas, the Bye-Election to elect the member for Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa will be conducted on 28-01-2024.
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.
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 995OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 40 (EXTRAORDINARY) 8TH JANUARY, 2024 Now therefore, this State Election Commission O rd er in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1029 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 for Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa which is going to poll on 28th January, 2024, shall be accepted by the Returning Officer at the notified place i.e. Office of Mamlatdar of Bardez Taluka, Mapusa-Goa from 09th January, 2024 to 16th January, 2024 from (10.00 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.) except on 14th January, 2024 being a Sunday.
W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner
(Goa State Election Commission).
Altinho-Panaji, 8th January, 2024.
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Notification
No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1028
Whereas, the Bye-Election to Ward No. IV of
Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez,
North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V
of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North
Goa District in the State of Goa which are scheduled
to be held on 28th January, 2024 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.
Now therefore, 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 34 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 forefinger of every voter at the Polling Station before issue of ballot paper.
Sub.: Manner of Voting for Bye-Election to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa.
Whereas, the Bye-Elections to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa will be conducted on 28th January, 2024.
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).
Altinho-Panaji, 8th January, 2024.
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O rd er
No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1030
Sub.:- Maximum Limit of Expenditure to be incurred by Contesting Candidates for Bye Election to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora- -Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa.
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.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 40 (EXTRAORDINARY) 8TH JANUARY, 2024 Now therefore, this Commission hereby directs as fol!ows:-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).
Altinho-Panaji, 8th January, 2024.
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O rd er
No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1031
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. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa shown below which are scheduled to be held on 28th January, 2024.
Sr. Name & designation Taluka Name of the Village No. of the Officer
Panchayat 1 2
3
4
1. Shri Gurudas Dessai, Bardez Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Deputy Collector & Sub- Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, -Divisional Officer-I, North Goa District in the State of Mapusa, Bardez-Goa Goa and Ward No. V of Village
Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez,
North Goa District in the
State of Goa.
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 along with the office vehicle.
W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner (Goa State Election Commission).
Altinho-Panaji, 8th January, 2024.
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O rd er
No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1032
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. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa shown below which are scheduled to be held on 28th January, 2024.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 40 (EXTRAORDINARY) 8TH JANUARY, 2024Sr. Name & designation of the Taluka Name of the Village No. Official appointed as
Panchayat Expenditure Observer
1 2
3
4
1. Shri Alex Desouza, Bardez Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Accountant, O/o the Assistant Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, Director of Transport, Directorate North Goa District in the State of of Transport, Mapusa-Goa Goa and Ward No. V of Village Mob.: 9420819686
Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez,
North Goa District in the
State of Goa.
The services of above Officers are hereby requisitioned for the Bye-Election to above mentioned Wards of Village Panchayats 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).
Altinho-Panaji, 8th January, 2024.
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No tif ic ati on
No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1033
Whereas, the Bye-Elections to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa will be conducted on 28th January, 2024.
Now therefore, I, W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), State Election Commissioner, Goa State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Article 243 K of the Constitution of India and Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 read with Rule 49 of the Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996, do hereby notify that the counting of votes in respect of Bye-Elections to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa will be done on 29th January, 2024 from 8.00 hrs. till the counting of votes is completed as mentioned below:-
Sr. Name of the Taluka Name of the Village Place for counting No.
Panchayats
of votes
1 2
3
4
1. Bardez Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat
Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa Chamber of the Mamlatdar of
Bardez Taluka, Office of Mamlatdar, Bardez, Mapusa-Goa.
Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 40 (EXTRAORDINARY) 8TH JANUARY, 2024 Order O rd er No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1034 No. 4/39/Bye-ELN/VP/2023-2024/SEC/1035 Sub.:- Restriction on number of vehicles and people at the time of nominations of Bye-Election to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora- -Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District, in the State of Goa
While filing of nominations in the Office of the 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 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 the 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 persons (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).
Altinho-Panaji, 8th January, 2024.
Whereas, the Bye-Election to the No. IV of Village
Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa
District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village
Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa
District in the State of Goa will be conducted on
28th January, 2024.
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 electrol 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
notify that the Model Code of Conduct shall be
applicable from 8-1-2024 (Monday) till completion
of election process. The Code of Conduct shall be
applicable to the areas under jurisdiction of above
referred wards of Village Panchayats.
W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS (Retd.), Commissioner
(Goa State Election Commission).
Altinho-Panaji, 8th January, 2024.
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