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Registere d No. HSE-49/2016
PART V EXTRAORDINARY
No.14 AMARAVATI, TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 G.345
STATUTORY NOTIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF
INDIA AND OTHER ELECTION NOTIFICATIONS
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NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ( ELECTIONS) DEPARTMENT
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GENERAL ELECTION TO THE ANDHRA PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2024
– DISQUALIFICATION ORDERS OF THE CONTESTING CANDIDATES –
REPUBLISHED.
(Memo No.1240/Elecs.A/A1/2025-1, Office of Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh,
Dated:22.07.2025)
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July, 2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for 71-
Gannavaram Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and2 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 71-Gannavaram Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 04.07.2024 of the DEO, Krishna under sub-
rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO,
Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024 stating
that Ms. Sarnala Vijayadurga, a contesting candidate from 71-Gannavaram Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of her election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Krishna a
'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Ms. Sarnala Vijayadurga, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Ms. Sarnala Vijayadurga was
directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons
for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of her election expenses with
the District Election Officer, Krishna District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Krishna in his report no. Co.Ordin.5/1306/2023; dated
27.03.2025 has reported that the 'Show Cause Notice' was served to Ms. Sarnala
Vijayadurga on 11.02.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Krishna in his Supplementary Report
no. Co.Ordin.5/1306/2023; dated 27.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Ms. Sarnala Vijayadurga has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Ms. Sarnala Vijayadurga
has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of
India for failure to lodge the account of her election expenses as prescribed under law;
and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order.";3 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Ms. Sarnala Vijayadurga has failed to lodge the account of her election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Ms. Sarnala
Vijayadurga, resident of Door No. 11-30, Yadavala Bazar, Prasadampadu,
Vijayawada and a contesting candidate from 71-Gannavaram Assembly Constituency
of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified
for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the
Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period
of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh4 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-:
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for 22-
Visakhapatnam South Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in
pursuance of the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated
18th April, 2024; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 22-Visakhapatnam South Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 03.07.2024 of the DEO, Visakhapatnam
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through
the CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated
01.10.2024 stating that Sh. Vamsi Kirthi Kumar Buddhavarapu, a contesting
candidate from 22-Visakhapatnam South Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh
in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has failed to lodge the account of his
election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Visakhapatnam a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated
16.01.2025 was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules,
1961 by the Election Commission of India to Sh. Vamsi Kirthi Kumar Buddhavarapu,
for not lodging of the account of Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Vamsi Kirthi Kumar
Buddhavarapu was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission
explaining the reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of her
election expenses with the District Election Officer, Visakhapatnam District within 20
days from the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Visakhapatnam in his report no. 254/2024/H1; dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the 'Show Cause Notice was served to Smt.
B.Seshamma (Mother of Sh. Vamsi Kirthi Kumar Buddhavarapu) on 30.01.2025;
and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Visakhapatnam in his Supplementary
Report no. 254/2024/H1; dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Vamsi Kirthi Kumar Buddhavarapu has not submitted any
statement of account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh.5 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
Vamsi Kirthi Kumar Buddhavarapu has neither furnished any proper reason nor
explanation to the Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his
election expenses as prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order.";
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Vamsi Kirthi Kumar Buddhavarapu has failed to lodge the account
of his election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Vamsi Kirthi
Kumar Buddhavarapu, resident of Door No. 27-4-8, Temple Street, Kakinada East
Godavari Dist-533001 and a contesting candidate from 22-Visakhapatnam South
Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly,
2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of
the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or
Union Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh6 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
117-Nellore City Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 117-Nellore City Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024; and
WHEREAS, as per the report of the DEO, SPSR Nellore under sub-rule (1) of
Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Andhra
Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024 stating that Sh.
Kalahasti Chenchu Mahesh, a contesting candidate from 117-Nellore City Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, SPSR
Nellore a *Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was
issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. Kalahasti Chenchu Mahesh, for not lodging of the
account of Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Kalahasti Chenchu Mahesh
was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the
reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election
expenses with the District Election Officer, SPSR Nellore District within 20 days from
the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, SPSR Nellore in his report no. H1.154/2024; dated
18.02.2025 has reported that the candidate is not residing at the given address, and it
is learnt that he is residing in Bengaluru and not willing to give the present address
details, and hence the 'Show Cause Notice was served by substitute service, ie.
through whatsapp to Sh. Kalahasti Chenchu Mahesh on 24.01.2025 and a another
copy of the notice was pasted to the wall of his house on dated 24.01.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, SPSR Nellore in his Supplementary
Report no. H1.154/2024; dated 18.02.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs. A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Kalahasti Chenchu Mahesh has not submitted any statement of7 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Kalahasti
Chenchu Mahesh has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the
Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses
as prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order."
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Kalahasti Chenchu Mahesh has failed to lodge the account of his
election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Kalahasti
Chenchu Mahesh, resident of 6/3/148, Jeenigala Street, Shettygunta Road,
Stonehousepet, Nellore-524002 and a contesting candidate from 117-Nellore City
Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly,
2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of
the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or
Union Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh8 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
115-Atmakur Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 115-Atmakur Assembly Constituency
of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th June, 2024
and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was 04th July,
2024; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 05.07.2024 of the DEO, SPSR Nellore
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through
the CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated
01.10.2024 stating that Sh. Nagella Venkata Bhanu Prakash, a contesting candidate
from 115-Atmakur Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to
Legislative Assembly, 2024 has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as
required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, SPSR
Nellore a Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was
issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. Nagella Venkata Bhanu Prakash, for not lodging
of the account of Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Nagella Venkata Bhanu
Prakash was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining
the reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election
expenses with the District Election Officer, SPSR Nellore District within 20 days from
the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, SPSR Nellore in his report no. H1.154/2024; dated
18.02.2025 has reported that the 'Show Cause Notice' was served to Nagella Sujan
(Brother of Sh. Nagella Venkata Bhanu Prakash) on 24.01.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, SPSR Nellore in his Supplementary
Report no. H1.154/2024; dated 18.02.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Nagella Venkata Bhanu Prakash has not submitted any statement9 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
of account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Nagella
Venkata Bhanu Prakash has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to
the Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election
expenses as prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order.";
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Nagella Venkata Bhanu Prakash has failed to lodge the account of
his election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Nagella
Venkata Bhanu Prakash, resident of House No: 28/2/415, Sathyanarayana Puram,
Jakeer Hussain Nagar Road, Nellore, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District, 524002
and a contesting candidate from 115-Atmakur Assembly Constituency of Andhra
Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified for being
chosen as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative
Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three
years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh10 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
156-Madakasira Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 156-Madakasira Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 04.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024
stating that Ms. R.G. Pavithra, a contesting candidate from 156-Madakasira Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of her election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Sri Satya Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025
was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Ms. R.G. Pavithra, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Ms. R.G. Pavithra was directed to
submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of her election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to
Ms. R.G. Pavithra; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Ms. R.G. Pavithra has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Ms. R.G. Pavithra has
neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of11 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
India for failure to lodge the account of her election expenses as prescribed under law,
and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Ms. R.G. Pavithra has failed to lodge the account of her election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Ms. R.G.
Pavithra, resident of D. No. 15/80, MPDO Office Road, Sai Nagar, Madakasira
Mandal and a contesting candidate from 156-Madakasira Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified
for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the
Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period
of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh12 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
156-Madakasira Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024, and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 156-Madakasira Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 04.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh. Hallikera Jagannatha Prasad, a contesting candidate from 156-
Madakasira Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to
Legislative Assembly, 2024 has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as
required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Sri Satya
Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued
under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. Hallikera Jagannatha Prasad, for not lodging of the
account of Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Hallikera Jagannatha Prasad
was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the
reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election
expenses with the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from
the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to Sh. Hallikera
Jagannatha Prasad on 23.01.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. Hallikera Jagannatha Prasad has not submitted any statement
of account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Hallikera
Jagannatha Prasad has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the13 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses
as prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Hallikera Jagannatha Prasad has failed to lodge the account of his
election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Hallikera
Jagannatha Prasad, resident of D. No. 15/46 Near Baba Temple, MPDO Office Road,
Madakasira Mandal and a contesting candidate from 156-Madakasira Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to
be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the
Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union
Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh14 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for 157-
Hindupur Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024,
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 157-Hindupur Assembly Constituency
of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th June, 2024
and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was 04th July,
2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 05.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh. K. Sai Nandi, a contesting candidate from 157-Hindupur Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Sri Satya
Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued
under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. K. Sai Nandi, for not lodging of the account of Election
Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. K. Sai Nandi was directed to
submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO. Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024: dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to
Sh. K. Sai Nandi, and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. K. Sai Nandi has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. K. Sal Nandi has
neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of15 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law;
and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. K.Sai Nandi has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses
and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so, and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. K.Sai Nandi, resident of D. No. 1-2-265-1, Abadpeta, Hindupur, Sri Satya Sai
District and a contesting candidate from 157-Hindupur Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified
for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the
Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period
of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh16 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
158-Penukonda Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act, and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 158-Penukonda Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 05.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh. N. Nagaraju, a contesting candidate from 158-Penukonda Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Sri Satya Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice' No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025
was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. N. Nagaraju, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. N. Nagaraju was directed to
submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to
Sh. N. Nagaraju; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. N. Nagaraju has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. N. Nagaraju has neither
furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for
failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law; and17 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order",
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. N. Nagaraju has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses
and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. N. Nagaraju, resident of Door. No. 3-93, Utkur Village and Post, Parigi Mandal,
Sri Sathya Sai District and a contesting candidate from 158-Penukonda Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly of Andhra
Pradesh, 2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either
House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a
State or Union Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh18 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
159-Puttaparthi Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 159-Puttaparthi Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 06.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh.U.Abdul Khader, a contesting candidate from 159-Puttaparthi
Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly,
2024 has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law,
and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Sri Satya Sai a Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025
was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. U. Abdul Khader, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. U. Abdul Khader was directed
to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice, and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to Sh. U. Abdul
Khader on 24.01.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. U. Abdul Khader has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. U. Abdul Khader has
neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of19 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law;
and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order.”;
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. U. Abdul Khader has failed to lodge the account of his election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. U. Abdul
Khader, resident of D.No. 6-182, Chitravathi Road, Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai
District and a contesting candidate from 159-Puttaparthi Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified
for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the
Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period
of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh20 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
159-Puttaparthi Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024, and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act, and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 159-Puttaparthi Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 06.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4, dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh. Kadirisani Venu Gopal, a contesting candidate from 159-Puttaparthi
Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly,
2024 has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law;
and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Sri Satya Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025
was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. Kadirisani Venu Gopal, for not lodging of the
account of Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Kadirisani Venu Gopal was
directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons
for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with
the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from the date of
receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to
Sh. Kadirisani Venu Gopal; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. Kadirisani Venu Gopal has not submitted any statement of
account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Kadirisani
Venu Gopal has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election21 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as
prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Kadirisani Venu Gopal has failed to lodge the account of his election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so, and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. Kadirisani Venu Gopal, resident of D.No.1-55, Main Road Nallamada Village
and Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai District and a contesting candidate from
159-Puttaparthi Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to
Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a
member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the
Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three years from the
date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh22 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
159-Puttaparthi Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 159-Puttaparthi Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 06.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4, dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh. Ramavath Ranganath Naik, a contesting candidate from 159-
Puttaparthi Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to
Legislative Assembly, 2024 has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as
required under law, and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Sri Satya Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025
was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. Ramavath Ranganath Naik, for not lodging of the
account of Election Expenses, and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Ramavath Ranganath Naik
was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the
reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election
expenses with the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from
the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to
Sh. Ramavath Ranganath Naik on 24.01.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. Ramavath Ranganath Naik has not submitted any statement of23 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Ramavath
Ranganath Naik has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the
Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses
as prescribed under law, and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Ramavath Ranganath Naik has failed to lodge the account of his
election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so, and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. Ramavath Ranganath Naik, resident of D.No. 5/53, Bade Naik Thanda,
Puttaparthi Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai District and a contesting candidate from
159-Puttaparthi Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to
Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a
member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the
Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three years from the
date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh24 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
159-Puttaparthi Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024, and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 159-Puttaparthi Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 06.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh. M. Suresh, a contesting candidate from 159-Puttaparthi Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Sri Satya Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025
was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. M. Suresh, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. M. Suresh was directed to
submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the candidate is not residing in the village, then the
"Show-Cause Notice" was served through Whatsapp to Sh. M. Suresh on 21.01.2025;
and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. M. Suresh has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. M. Suresh has neither25 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for
failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law, and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order.
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. M. Suresh has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses
and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. M. Suresh, resident of D.No. 5-51, Bogglapalli Village, Nallamada Mandal, Sri
Sathya Sai District and a contesting candidate from 159-Puttaparthi Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to
be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the
Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union
Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh26 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
161-Kadiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 161-Kadiri Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th June, 2024 and
hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was 04th July, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 06.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4, dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh. S. Makbul Basha, a contesting candidate from 161-Kadiri Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law, and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Sri Satya Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025
was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. S. Makbul Basha, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. S. Makbul Basha was directed
to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to
Sh. S. Makbul Basha on 21.01.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024, dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. S. Makbul Basha has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. S. Makbul Basha has
neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of27 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law,
and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order”.
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. S. Makbul Basha has failed to lodge the account of his election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so, and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. S. Makbul Basha, resident of D.No. 10-1098-53, Nizamvali Colony, Kadiri,
Sri Sathya Sai District and a contesting candidate from 161-Kadiri Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to
be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the
Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union
Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh28 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
161-Kadiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024,
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act, and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 161-Kadiri Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th June, 2024 and
hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was 04th July, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 06.07.2024 of the DEO, Sri Satya Sai under
sub-rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the
CEO, Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024
stating that Sh. Yadalla Rajesh Kumar, a contesting candidate from 161-Kadiri
Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly,
2024 has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law;
and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer,
Sri Satya Sai a 'Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025
was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the
Election Commission of India to Sh. Yadalla Rajesh Kumar, for not lodging of the
account of Election Expenses, and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show-Cause Notice and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Yadalla Rajesh Kumar was
directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons
for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with
the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai District within 20 days from the date of
receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Sri Satya Sai in his report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated
11.03.2025 has reported that the "Show-Cause Notice" was served to Sh. Yadalla
Rajesh Kumar, and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Sri Satya Sai in his Supplementary
Report no. 184/Cord-1/2024; dated 11.03.2025 on account of candidate received
through CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025
has reported that Sh. Yadalla Rajesh Kumar has not submitted any statement of
account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Yadalla
Rajesh Kumar has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election29 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as
prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order”
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Yadalla Rajesh Kumar has failed to lodge the account of his election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. Yadalla Rajesh Kumar, resident of D.No. 3-1, Tatimanuguntha H/o
Gowkanapalli, N.P. Kunta Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh-515551
and a contesting candidate from 161-Kadiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh
in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified for being chosen
as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative
Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three
years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh30 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
120-Gudur (SC) Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024, and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 120-Gudur (SC) Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-rule (1) of Rule 89
of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Andhra Pradesh
vide his letters no 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4, dated 01.10.2024 stating that Sh. Bikki
Venkataramanaiah, a contesting candidate from 120-Gudur (SC) Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. Bikki Venkataramanaiah, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses, and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Bikki Venkataramanaiah was
directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons
for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with
the District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice, and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs/544/2024, dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice" was served to Sh. Bikki
Venkataramanaiah, and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs./544/2024; dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Bikki Venkataramanaiah has not submitted any statement of
account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Bikki
Venkataramanaiah has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the31 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses
as prescribed under law, and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in
the manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order":
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Kalahasti Chenchu Mahesh has failed to lodge the account of his
election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Bikki
Venkataramanaiah, resident of D. No. 4-37, Thikkavaram Village and Post,
Chillakur Mandal, Tirupati District and a contesting candidate from 120-Gudur (SC)
Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly,
2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of
the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or
Union Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh32 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
120-Gudur (SC) Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 120-Gudur (SC) Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-rule (1) of Rule 89
of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Andhra Pradesh
vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024 stating that Sh.
Vadanala Venkaiah, a contesting candidate from 120-Gudur (SC) Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law, and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. Vadanala Venkaiah, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Vadanala Venkaiah was
directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons
for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with
the District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs/544 /2024; dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice" was served to Sh. Vadanala
Venkaiah, and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs./544/2024, dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter. No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Vadanala Venkaiah has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Vadanala Venkaiah has
neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of33 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law,
and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Vadanala Venkaiah has failed to lodge the account of his election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Vadanala
Venkaiah, resident of D. No. 2-78, Vallipedu Village, Chillakur Mandal, Tirupati
District and a contesting candidate from 120-Gudur (SC) Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified
for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the
Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period
of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh34 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for 122-
Venkatagiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 122-Venkatagiri Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 04.07.2024 of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-
rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO,
Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024 stating
that Sh. Muppalla Sreeramaraju, a contesting candidate from 122-Venkatagiri
Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly,
2024 has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law,
and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. Muppalla Sreeramaraju, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses, and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Muppalla Sreeramaraju was
directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons
for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with
the District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs/544 /2024; dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice" was served to Sh. Muppalla
Sreeramaraju on 10.02.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs/544/2024; dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Muppalla Sreeramaraju has not submitted any statement of account
of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Muppalla
Sreeramaraju has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election35 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as
prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in
the manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Muppalla Sreeramaraju has failed to lodge the account of his
election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. Muppalla Sreeramaraju, resident of D. No. 1-00, Ambavaram Gramamu,
Chandrasekharapuram Mandalam, Prakasam District and a contesting candidate
from 122-Venkatagiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to
Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a
member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the
Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three years from the
date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh36 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
122-Venkatagiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024, and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act, and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 122-Venkatagiri Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 04.07.2024 of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-
rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO,
Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4, dated 01.10.2024 stating
that Ch. Sivakrishna, a contesting candidate from 122-Venkatagiri Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Ch. Sivakrishna, for not lodging of the account of Election
Expenses, and
WHEREAS, through the above said Show Cause Notice and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Ch. Sivakrishna was directed to
submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the
notice, and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs./544/2024, dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice was served to
Ch. Sivakrishna on 05.02.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs/544/2024; dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Ch. Sivakrishna has not submitted any statement of account of election
expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Ch. Sivakrishna has neither
furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for
failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law, and37 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in
the manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Ch. Sivakrishna has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses
and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Ch. Sivakrishna,
resident of 3-4, Vidavalur Village, Post, Vidavalur Mandal, SPSR Nellore (D.T) and a
contesting candidate from 122-Venkatagiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh
in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified for being chosen
as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative
Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three
years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh38 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
122-Venkatagiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of
the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April,
2024, and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act, and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 122-Venkatagiri Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th
June, 2024 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was
04th July, 2024, and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 04.07.2024 of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-
rule (1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO,
Andhra Pradesh vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024 stating
that Sh. Armugon. V, a contesting candidate from 122-Venkatagiri Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law, and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of Indin to Sh. Armugon. V, for not lodging of the account of Election
Expenses, and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Armugon. V was directed to
submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the
notice, and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs/544/2024, dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice" was pasted on the house of the
candidate Sh. Armugon. V and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs/544/2024; dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs A/A2/2024-17, dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Armugon. V has not submitted any statement of account of election
expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Armugon. V has neither
furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for
failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law; and39 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in
the manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order”.
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Armugon. V has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses
and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. Armugon. V, resident of D. No. 24/12, South Street, Venkatagiri Town,
Venkatagiri 524132, Tirupati Dist., A.P. and a contesting candidate from
122-Venkatagiri Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to
Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a
member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the
Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three years from the
date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh40 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024,
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th June, 2024 and
hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was 04th July, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per the report of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-rule (1) of Rule 89
of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Andhra Pradesh
vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4, dated 01.10.2024 stating that Sh. M.
Jagadeesh, a contesting candidate from 167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has failed to lodge
the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. M. Jagadeesh, for not lodging of the account of Election
Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. M. Jagadeesh was directed to
submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the
notice, and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs/544/2024, dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice" was served to
Sh. M. Jagadeesh on 25.01.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs/544/2024; dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17, dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. M. Jagadeesh has not submitted any statement of account of election
expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. M. Jagadeesh has neither
furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for
failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law; and41 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the
manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure.
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. M. Jagadeesh has failed to lodge the account of his election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so, and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. M. Jagadeesh, resident of #20-2-523/B, Maruthi Nagar Korlagunta, Tirupati
Urban, Tirupati District, AP-517501 and a contesting candidate from 167-Tirupati
Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly,
2024, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of
the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or
Union Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh42 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act, and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th June, 2024 and
hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was 04th July, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per the report of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-rule (1) of Rule 89
of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Andhra Pradesh
vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024 stating that Sh. T.
Tirumala, a contesting candidate from 167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of Andhra
Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has failed to lodge the
account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. T. Tirumala, for not lodging of the account of Election
Expenses, and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. T. Tirumala was directed to
submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the
notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs/544/2024; dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice" was served to
K. Kiran Kishore on 27.01.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs/544/2024; dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. T. Tirumala has not submitted any statement of account of election
expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. T. Tirumala has neither
furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for
failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law, and43 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in
the manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure.
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order"
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. T. Tirumala has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses
and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so, and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. T. Tirumala, resident of 5-184, Ullipameda, Muthyalareddy Palli, Tirupati
District, Andhra Pradesh and a contesting candidate from 167-Tirupati Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to
be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the
Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union
Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh44 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th June, 2024 and
hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was 04th July, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per the report of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-rule (1) of Rule 89
of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Andhra Pradesh
vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4; dated 01.10.2024 stating that Sh.
Rangoon Sankar, a contesting candidate from 167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has failed to lodge
the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. Rangoon Sankar, for not lodging of the account of Election
Expenses, and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Rangoon Sankar was directed
to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not
lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the
notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs/544/2024; dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice" was served to Sh. Rangoon
Sankar on 04.02.2025; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs./544/2024, dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andhra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17, dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Rangoon Sankar has not submitted any statement of account of
election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Rangoon Sankar has
neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of45 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law;
and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in
the manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order."
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Rangoon Sankar has failed to lodge the account of his election
expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares
Sh. Rangoon Sankar, resident of H.No: 6-9-1383, Defence Colony, Hare Krishna
Road, K.T. Road, Tirupati and a contesting candidate from 167-Tirupati Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to
be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the
Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union
Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh46 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
The following Order of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Lr.No.76/AP-
AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 4th July,2025 / 13 Ashadha, 1947 (Saka) is re-published:-
ORDER
WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 for
167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of Andhra Pradesh was held in pursuance of the
Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/AP-LA/2024, dated 18th April, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
every contesting candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election
of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election Officer an account of his/her
election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him or his election
agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh, 2024 was declared by the Returning Officer on 04th June, 2024 and
hence the last date for lodging the account of Election Expenses was 04th July, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, as per the report of the DEO, Tirupati under sub-rule (1) of Rule 89
of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Andhra Pradesh
vide his letters no. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-4, dated 01.10.2024 stating that Sh. Sydam
Surya Narayana, a contesting candidate from 167-Tirupati Assembly Constituency of
Andhra Pradesh in General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024 has failed to lodge
the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Tirupati a
Show-Cause Notice No. 76/AP-AC/2024/CEMS-II, dated 16.01.2025 was issued under
sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election
Commission of India to Sh. Sydam Surya Narayana, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6)
of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Sydam Surya Narayana was
directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining the reasons
for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with
the District Election Officer, Tirupati District within 20 days from the date of receipt of
the notice; and
WHEREAS, the DEO, Tirupati in his report no. H/Elecs/544 /2024; dated
14.02.2025 has reported that the "Show Cause Notice" was served to Sh. Sydam
Surya Narayana on 27.01.2025 and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Tirupati in his Supplementary Report
no. H/Elecs/544/2024; dated 06.03.2025 on account of candidate received through
CEO, Andıra Pradesh letter No. 6397/Elecs.A/A2/2024-17; dated 09.04.2025 has
reported that Sh. Sydam Surya Narayana has not submitted any statement of account
of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Sydam Surya
Narayana has neither furnished any proper reason nor explanation to the Election47 ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY [PART-V
Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as
prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides
that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in
the manner required by or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to
be disqualified and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years
from the date of the order”
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is
satisfied that Sh. Sydam Surya Narayana has failed to lodge the account of his
election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so, and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the
People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Sydam Surya
Narayana, resident of D.No. 23-15-113/2, Padamavathi Nagar, MR. Palli, Tirupati
District, Andhra Pradesh and a contesting candidate from 167-Tirupati Assembly
Constituency of Andhra Pradesh General Election to Legislative Assembly, 2024, to be
disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the
Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union
Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
By order,
RAKESH KUMAR,
Secretary,
Election Commission of India
VIVEK YADAV
Chief Electoral Officer
Andhra Pradesh
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