Executive Summary:
The Election Commission of India announces a by-election for the 64 Gorakhpur Parliamentary Constituency in Uttar Pradesh, following the vacancy created by Shri Adityanath's resignation on September 21, 2017. The election aims to fill the vacant seat in the House of the People. Key dates include: Nomination deadline (February 20, 2018), poll date if needed (March 11, 2018) and election completion deadline (March 16, 2018).
Key Points / Main Content:
* **By-Election Announcement:** A by-election will be held in the 64 Gorakhpur Parliamentary Constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
* **Legal Basis:** The election is called in accordance with Section 149(1), Sections 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
* **Election Timeline:**
* Last date for making nominations: February 20, 2018 (Tuesday)
* Date for scrutiny of nominations: February 21, 2018 (Wednesday)
* Last date for withdrawal of candidatures: February 23, 2018 (Friday)
* Date of poll (if necessary): March 11, 2018 (Sunday)
* Date before which election must be completed: March 16, 2018 (Friday)
* **Polling Hours:** If a poll is necessary, polling hours are fixed from 07:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Impact Analysis:
* **Voters of the 64 Gorakhpur Parliamentary Constituency:**
* Impact: Must elect a representative to fill the vacant seat in the House of the People.
* Action Required: Participate in the election process, including voting if a poll is necessary.
* **Candidates:**
* Impact: Opportunity to contest the election and represent the 64 Gorakhpur Parliamentary Constituency.
* Action Required: File nominations by the specified deadline (February 20, 2018) and adhere to the election guidelines.
* **Election Commission of India:**
* Impact: Responsible for conducting a free and fair by-election.
* Action Required: Oversee and manage the entire election process according to the established legal framework.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The authority publishing the notification and responsible for conducting elections.
Representation of the People Act, 1951: A law cited as the basis for the election procedures outlined in the notification.
Adityanath: The individual whose seat in the House of the People became vacant due to his resignation.
Uttar Pradesh: The State where the Gorakhpur Parliamentary Constituency is located.
Gorakhpur Parliamentary Constituency, Uttar Pradesh: The specific constituency where the by-election is to be held.
House of the People: Also known as Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, where the by-election aims to fill a vacant seat.
21st September, 2017: The date when the seat of Shri Adityanath became vacant.
R.K. SRIVASTAVA: Senior Principal Secretary of Election Commission of India
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 13th February, 2018
O. N. 13 (E).—WHEREAS, the seat of Shri Adityanath, in the House of the People, elected from
64-Gorakhpur Parliamentary Constituency in the State of Uttar Pradesh has become vacant on 21st September, 2017 by
the reason of his resignation ; and
2. WHEREAS, a bye-election is to be held for the purpose of filling the vacancy so caused;
3. NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 149, and Sections 30 and 56 of the
Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951), the Election Commission of India hereby:-
(A) calls upon the said 64-Gorakhpur Parliamentary Constituency in the State of Uttar Pradesh to elect, before the
16th March, 2018 (Friday), and in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and of the rules and orders made
thereunder, a person for the purpose of filling the said vacancy in the House of the People;
(B) appoints, with respect to the said election:-
(a) the 20th February, 2018 (Tuesday), as the last date for making nominations;
(b) the 21st February, 2018 (Wednesday), as the date for the scrutiny of nominations;
(c) the 23rd February, 2018 (Friday), as the last date for the withdrawal of candidatures;
(d) the 11th March, 2018 (Sunday), as the date on which a poll shall, if necessary, be taken;
(e) the 16th March, 2018 (Friday), as the date before which the election shall be completed; and
(C) fixes the hours from 07:00 am to 05:00 pm as the hours during which the poll shall, if necessary, be taken on
the date specified above, for the election.
[No. 100/UP-HP/1/2018]
By Order,
R.K. SRIVASTAVA, Senior Principal Secy.
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