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## Report on Notification Regarding Countermanding of Poll in Ward No. 45, Khureji Khas, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Election 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Directorate of Gurdwara Elections, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, dated June 29, 2021. This notification pertains to the countermanding of the poll for the General Election to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee 2021 from Ward No. 45, Khureji Khas, due to the death of a contesting candidate. The report outlines the policy's objectives, rationale, key provisions, affected stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes. This notification effectively restarts the election process for Ward 45. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of a notification regarding the countermanding of the poll for Ward No. 45, Khureji Khas, in the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Election 2021. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification and aims to inform stakeholders about the implications of this decision. **3. Policy Overview:** This document acts as an amendment of sorts based on existing election rules due to unforeseen circumstances. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to ensure a fair and representative election to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, even in the event of unforeseen circumstances like the death of a candidate. Specifically, this document outlines the procedure to follow, adhering to established rules (Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Election of Members Rules, 1974) when a candidate dies during the election process. **4. Background and Rationale:** Due to the death of Shri Jagtar Singh Jagga, a contesting candidate from Ward No. 45, after the election was scheduled but before it was held, the Directorate of Gurdwara Elections needed to address the situation. The notification ensures compliance with established election rules and prevents an election from proceeding with a deceased candidate. This amendment is necessary to maintain the integrity of the electoral process and provide all eligible candidates a chance to be elected. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This document outlines the specific action to take when a candidate dies during the election process after the initial election date is set but before the election is actually held. * **Specific change:** The poll for Ward No. 45 is countermanded. * **New Rule/Provision:** All election proceedings for Ward No. 45 must commence afresh, as if it were a new election. * **Effect of the change:** The election for Ward No. 45 is effectively restarted. However, individuals who were previously contesting candidates do not need to submit new nominations. Conversely, individuals who withdrew their candidature before the countermanding remain ineligible to nominate themselves. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary stakeholders directly affected by this notification include: * Voters in Ward No. 45, Khureji Khas. * Potential candidates for the Ward No. 45 election (excluding those who previously withdrew). * The Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi, the party of the deceased candidate. * The Directorate of Gurdwara Elections. * The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Directorate of Gurdwara Elections, specifically the Returning Officer (Lokesh Prasad Sinha), is responsible for implementing this notification. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification mandates that all election proceedings for Ward No. 45 commence afresh. The specific timelines for nomination, campaigning, and polling will need to be announced by the Directorate of Gurdwara Elections, as per existing election rules. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of countermanding the poll and restarting the election process is to ensure a fair and representative election in Ward No. 45. By removing the deceased candidate from the ballot, the notification allows for a more accurate reflection of the voters' preferences. This approach adheres to the established election rules of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. **9. Conclusion:** The notification regarding the countermanding of the poll for Ward No. 45 in the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Election 2021 is a significant event. This notification ensures compliance with existing rules to provide fair elections and allows the constituents of Ward No. 45 to fairly elect their representative.

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