Executive Summary:
This document from the Election Commission of India announces a by-election for the 51Phulpur Parliamentary Constituency in Uttar Pradesh, which became vacant on September 21, 2017, due to a resignation. Nominations are due by February 20, 2018, and the election must be completed before March 16, 2018. The poll, if necessary, will be held on March 11, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **By-Election Announcement:**
* A by-election is called to fill the vacant seat in the House of the People from the 51Phulpur Parliamentary Constituency in Uttar Pradesh. The seat was previously held by Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Last date for nominations: February 20, 2018 (Tuesday).
* 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, the hours for voting are fixed from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Impact Analysis:
**Voters of the 51Phulpur Parliamentary Constituency:**
* Impact: Have the opportunity to elect a new representative to fill the vacant seat in the House of the People.
* Action Required: Participate in the election process by voting on March 11, 2018, if a poll is necessary.
**Potential Candidates:**
* Impact: Have the opportunity to contest the election and represent the 51Phulpur Parliamentary Constituency.
* Action Required: File nominations by February 20, 2018, and adhere to the rules and guidelines set by the Election Commission of India.
**Election Commission of India:**
* Impact: Responsible for conducting a free and fair by-election in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
* Action Required: Oversee and manage all aspects of the election process, including accepting nominations, scrutinizing candidatures, conducting the poll (if necessary), and declaring the results before March 16, 2018.
Key Entities Referenced
Keshav Prasad Maurya: Member of Parliament whose seat became vacant due to resignation.
Phulpur Parliamentary Constituency, Uttar Pradesh: The parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh where a by-election is to be held.
Uttar Pradesh: The state in India where the parliamentary constituency is located.
Election Commission of India: The constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India.
Representation of the People Act, 1951: The act of the Parliament of India that governs the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and the State Legislatures.
21st September, 2017: The date when the seat of Keshav Prasad Maurya became vacant.
16th March, 2018: The date before which the by-election must be completed.
R.K. SRIVASTAVA: Senior Principal Secretary of Election Commission of India.
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ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 13th February, 2018
O.N. 15 (E).—WHEREAS, the seat of Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya, in the House of the People, elected from
51-Phulpur 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 51-Phulpur 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/2/2018]
By Order,
R.K. SRIVASTAVA, Senior Principal Secy.
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