Deceleration of result of bye election to the council of state by the elected member of Legislative Assembly of Assam

## Report on Notification Regarding Election to the Council of States from Assam **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department, on September 27, 2021, concerning the election of Sarbananda Sonowal to the Council of States from the State of Assam. This notification pertains to filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Shri Biswajit Daimary. The core purpose is to officially declare the elected candidate for general information. The key finding is the formal declaration of Sarbananda Sonowal's election to the Council of States. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a detailed overview of a notification published in the Gazette of India regarding the election of a member to the Council of States from the State of Assam. The analysis is solely based on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification concerns the implementation of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The core objective is to formally declare the elected candidate to fill a vacancy in the Council of States. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification addresses the vacancy created in the Council of States due to the resignation of Shri Biswajit Daimary before the expiration of his term. The notification ensures the timely filling of this vacancy through a bye-election conducted by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of Assam. The notification serves to update the official record and inform the public about the new representative. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is a notification concerning an election result, not an amendment of a pre-existing policy. The main provision is the declaration that "Sarbananda Sonowal Sponsored by Bharatiya Janata Party... has been duly elected to fill the vacancy caused in that House by the resignation of Sh. Biswajit Daimary on 10052021." The notification identifies the candidate, the sponsoring party, and the date of the resignation that triggered the need for the election. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience includes: * The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of Assam (who participated in the bye-election). * Sarbananda Sonowal. * The Bharatiya Janata Party. * The general public. * The Council of States **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department) issued the notification. The Returning Officer declared the election result. The Directorate of Printing at the Government of India Press was responsible for uploading the information. The Controller of Publications, Delhi published the notification. * **Timelines/procedures:** The notification references the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, implying that the election was conducted according to the procedures outlined in these legal frameworks. The vacancy occurred on May 10, 2021, and the declaration was made on September 27, 2021. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome is the official recognition and seating of Sarbananda Sonowal as a member of the Council of States, representing the State of Assam. This ensures that Assam has its full representation in the Council. **9. Conclusion:** The notification formally declares Sarbananda Sonowal's election to the Council of States from Assam, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Shri Biswajit Daimary. This notification is significant as it ensures the continuity of representation for Assam in the Council of States and updates the official record.

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