This is an extraordinary issue of The Gujarat Government Gazette, published by authority on Monday, November 3, 2025 / Kartika 12, 1947. This is part IV-C which contains Statutory Rules and Orders made by Statutory Authorities other than the Government of Gujarat.
It includes an order from the State Election Commission regarding the allocation of seats for the upcoming general election of the Shehra Municipality. The order references notifications from the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department of the Government of Gujarat dated August 17, 2024 (KV/258 of 2024/UDUHD/mwd/e-file/18/2024/3057/M) and October 14, 2025 (GV/370 of 2025/UDUHD/mea/e-file/18/2025/6340/M) regarding the determination of wards and seats (including reserved seats) for the Shehra Municipality. Also referenced is the Election Commission's order dated September 29, 2025 (રાચઆ-ચટણ-સમક-નપા-શહેરા-યુનિટ-8/092025) regarding seat allocation.
Villages/group village panchayats of Variyal, Zoz, Mithapur-Kharediya Group, Labhi, Hanselav, Bhadrala, Vanta-Vachhoda Group have been included in Shehra Municipality.
Due to changes in the Shehra Municipality's boundaries, and according to the government's notification dated October 27, 2025 (KV/377 of 2025/UDUHD/mea/e-file/18/2025/6340/M), the number of wards and seats (including reserved seats) has been newly determined.
The previous order for seat allocation dated September 29, 2025, is revoked, effective immediately. Future actions will be based on the revised number of wards and seats outlined in the notification dated October 27, 2025.
The order is issued by R. G. Gohil, Secretary, State Election Commission.
Key Entities Referenced
State Election Commission: The primary regulator issuing orders related to municipal elections.
Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963: The primary law governing the municipalities.
Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, Gandhinagar: The department responsible for notifications regarding municipal areas, wards, and seats.
Shere Municipal Corporation: The local government body directly affected by the policy.