Declaration of result of bye election to the council of states by the elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu

## Report on Declaration Regarding Election to the Council of States from Tamil Nadu **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a declaration published by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department, Government of India, regarding the election of a candidate to fill a vacancy in the Council of States from the State of Tamil Nadu. The vacancy arose due to the resignation of Thiru. R. Vaithilingam. The declaration announces the election of Thiru. K.R.N. Rajeshkumar to fill the seat. This report details the key aspects of this declaration as published in the Gazette of India. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding the official declaration concerning the election of a member to the Council of States from Tamil Nadu, based solely on the text of the notification published in the Gazette of India. **3. Policy Overview:** * This declaration is made in pursuance of section 67 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. * **Core Objective:** The core objective, inferred from the text, is to officially announce and publish the name of the candidate duly elected to fill the vacant seat in the Council of States from Tamil Nadu for general information. **4. Background and Rationale:** * The specific vacancy in the Council of States from Tamil Nadu occurred due to the resignation of Thiru. R. Vaithilingam before the expiration of his term. The declaration serves to formally address and resolve this vacancy through the established electoral process. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * This is **NOT an Amendment**, it is a declaration regarding the result of a bye-election. * The declaration, as mandated by law (section 67 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951), officially announces that Thiru. K.R.N. Rajeshkumar has been duly elected to fill the vacant seat. * It confirms that the election was conducted according to the provisions contained in subsection 2 of section 53 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, read with subrule 1 of rule 11 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. * The declaration includes the candidate's name, sponsoring party (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), and address. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders include: * The general public (for general information, as stated in the declaration) * The Election Commission of India. * The Parliament of India (Council of States). * The Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu (the elected members of which conducted the bye-election). * Thiru. K.R.N. Rajeshkumar (the elected candidate). * Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (the sponsoring party). **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** The Returning Officer (name not provided in the text, but signature included), acting under the authority of the Election Commission of India. The Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department is responsible for the notification. * **Timelines:** The declaration is dated 27th September, 2021, indicating the date of official confirmation. The vacancy occurred on 07th May, 2021, and the term of the previous member was to expire on 29th June, 2022. * **Procedures:** The declaration confirms adherence to the procedures outlined in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * The intended outcome is to formally fill the vacant seat in the Council of States, ensuring Tamil Nadu's representation in the upper house of Parliament. * The impact is the addition of Thiru. K.R.N. Rajeshkumar as a member of the Council of States, contributing to the legislative process and representing the interests of Tamil Nadu. **9. Conclusion:** The declaration officially announces the election of Thiru. K.R.N. Rajeshkumar to the Council of States from Tamil Nadu, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Thiru. R. Vaithilingam. This notification ensures the continuity of representation for Tamil Nadu in the upper house of the Indian Parliament, according to the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The declaration's publication is a crucial step in maintaining the integrity and functionality of the electoral and legislative processes.

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