Date: 2025-07-16Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TAMIL NADU STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, CHENNAI - 600 106.--Elections – Urban Local Bodies - Indirect Elections – Casual Vacancies in the Office of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Taxation and Finance Committee Member, Member of Taxation Appeal Committee, Member of Appointment Committee and Member of Contract Committee - Conduct of Meeting - Notified.]
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission regarding indirect elections for casual vacancies in urban local bodies. It sets the date of July 25, 2025, for convening meetings to elect various positions, including Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and committee members. The last date for serving meeting notices is July 17, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Dates and Deadlines:**
* Last date for serving meeting notices: July 17, 2025.
* Statutory interval for election preparations: July 18-24, 2025.
* Date for conducting elections: July 25, 2025.
* **Positions to be Elected:**
* Chairperson
* Vice-Chairperson
* Taxation and Finance Committee Member
* Member of Taxation Appeal Committee
* Member of Appointment Committee
* Member of Contract Committee
* **Governing Laws and Rules:**
* The elections are conducted under Section 5 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998.
* Elections are conducted under sub-rule (4) of rule 112 & 171 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2023.
* **Annexure Details Specific Local Bodies:**
* **Municipal Council Chairperson:** Melvisharam Municipal Council will be electing a Chairperson.
* **Town Panchayat Chairperson:** Kodumudi, Theroor, Peraiyur, Highways, and Manimutharu Town Panchayats will be electing Chairpersons.
* **Town Panchayat Vice Chairperson:** Pooluvapatti, Mangalampet, Annavasal, Eral, Perungulam, Kallakudi, and Thirumazhisai Town Panchayats will be electing Vice Chairpersons.
* **Committee Members:** Coimbatore Corporation will be electing a member of the Taxation and Finance Committee. Vikramasingapuram Municipal Council and Pathamadai Town Panchayat will be electing a member of the Appointment Committee. Gudiyatham Municipal Council will be electing a member of the Contract Committee. Athanur, Aundipatti, Pannaipuram, and Udankudi Town Panchayats will be electing members of the Taxation Appeal Committee.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: District Election Officers/District Collectors and Returning Officers**
* **Impact:** They have provided reports relevant to the election process.
* **Action Required:** Ensure timely and accurate reporting and compliance with election procedures.
**Stakeholder: Candidates and Political Parties**
* **Impact:** These stakeholders are directly involved in the election process for urban local bodies.
* **Action Required:** Prepare campaigns, file nominations, and participate in the election process as per the specified dates and rules.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu State Election Commission**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing and managing the election process.
* **Action Required:** Ensure the smooth and fair conduct of elections according to established rules and regulations.
**Stakeholder: Residents of relevant Urban Local Bodies**
* **Impact:** Affected by the outcome of the elections, as the elected officials will represent their interests.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about the candidates and participate in the election process by exercising their right to vote.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu State Election Commission: The body responsible for conducting elections to local bodies in Tamil Nadu, and the issuing authority of this notification.
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998: The legislative act providing the legal basis for the powers exercised in this notification related to Urban Local Bodies.
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2023: The rules related to Urban Local Bodies that governs the conduct of meetings.
Urban Local Bodies: The subject of the notification regarding indirect elections and casual vacancies.
Chennai: Location of the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission and place of publication of the gazette.