STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB, S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.

NOTIFICATION

The 12th June, 2008

No.SEC-ME-2008/575 .- In exercise of the powers vested by Sub-Section (1) of Section 13-A of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911 (as amended by Act of 1994), the Principal Secretary to Govt. Punjab, Department of Local Government vide its Notification No.3/4/2008/MEO/EA/1967, dated 23.5.2008 has directed that the general elections to elect member of the urban Local Bodies and bye-election to elect one member from Ward No.3 of Nagar Panchayat, Dhilwan be held on any single day by 29th June, 2008.

2. Now, therefore, in pursuance of the provisions contained in Section 35 of the Punjab State Election Commission Act, 1994 (Punjab Act No.19 of 1994) the State Election Commission, Punjab hereby appoints the following dates for general election to elect members of Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats and bye-election to elect member of Nagar Panchayat, Dhilwan, shown in the enclosed Schedule with 12th, June, 2008 as the first day of filing nominations :-

PROGRAMME

(a) 17th June, 2008 (Tuesday)

as the last date for making nominations;

(b) 19th June, 2008 (Thursday)

as the date for the Scrutiny of nominations;

(c) 20th June, 2008 (Thursday)

as the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;

(d) 30th June, 2008 (Monday)

as the date on which a poll shall, if necessary be taken and;

(e) 3rd July, 2008 (Wednesday)

as the date by which the election shall be completed.

In pursuance of the provisions of Section 57 of the Punjab State Election Commission Act, 1994 (Punjab Act No.19 of 1994), the Election Commission hereby fix poll hours from 8.00 AM to 4.00 PM during the poll on 30.6.2008 to conduct the general election of Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats and bye-election to elect member of Nagar Panchayat, Dhilwan shown, in the enclosed schedule.

(A. K. Dubey)

State Election Commissioner, Pb.

List of Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats and

bye-election to elect member of Nagar Panchayat, Dhilwan,

In Amritsar district (4) Majitha, Jandiala Guru, Rayya and Ajnala, in Bhatinda district (7) Bucho Mandi, Rampura Phul, Goniana, Maur, Raman, Sangat and Kotfatta, in Barnala district (3) Bhadaur, Barnala and Tappa, in Ferozepur district (7) Abohar, Talwandi Bhai, Guru Har Sahai, Zira, Fazilka, Jalalabad, and Ferozepur, in Faridkot district (3) Faridkot, Jaitu and Kotakpura, in Fatehgarh Sahib district (6) Khamano (Nagar Panchayat), Bassi Pathana, Gobindgarh, Sirhind and Fatehgarh Sahib, in Gurdaspur district (10) Dina Nagar, Dera Baba Nanak, Fatehgarh Churian, Qadian, Dhariwal, Ramdas, Batala, Sri Hargobindpur, Pathankot and Gurdaspur.

In district Hoshiarpur (8) Sham Churassi, Garhdi wala, Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar, Mukerian, Dasuya, Urmur Tanda and Hariana, in district Jalandhar (7) Phillaur, Alawalpur, Adampur, Kartarpur, Nurmahal, Lohian (Nagar Panchayat) and Nakodar, in district Kapurthala (3) Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala and Phagwara, in district Ludhiana (6) Payal, Jagraon, Samrala, Raikot, Khanna and Doraha, in district Muktsar (2) Gidderbaha and Malout, in district Mansa (4) Budhlada Sardulgarh (Nagar Panchayat), Mansa and Bareta.

In district Moga Badhni Kalan (Nagar Panchayat), in district Nawan Shahar (3) Banga, Rahon, and Nawan Shahar, in district Patiala (5) Samana, Sanaur, Rajpura, Nabha and Banur, in district Roop Nagar (4) Anandpur Sahib, Roop Nagar, Kurali and Morinda, in district Sangrur (9) Bhawanigarh, Ahmedgarh, Dhuri, Longorwal, Dhanaula, Lehragaga, Malerkotla, Sangrur and Sunam.

In district S.A.S. Nagar (3) Zirakpur, Dera Bassi and Naya Gaon (Nagar Panchayat) and in district Tarn Taran (2) Tarn Taran and Patti.

Bye-election to Nagar Panchayats Dhilwan Ward No.3 in district Kapurthala would also be held on the same day.

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNjab

S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.

NOTIFICATION

The 9th June, 2008

No.SEC-M.Corpn.-2008/ 573 .- In exercise of the powers vested under Sub-Section (1) of Section 7-A of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, the department of Local Government, Punjab (Municipal Election Office) vide Notification No.3/4/2008/MEO/EA/1944, dated 22.5.2008 has directed that the general election to elect Councillors of Municipal Corporation, Bathinda and bye-election to elect one councillor from Ward No.41 of Municipal Corporation Jalandhar shall be held on any single day by the 23rd June, 2008.

2. Now, therefore, in pursuance of the provisions contained in Section 35 of the Punjab State Election Commission Act, 1994 (Punjab Act No.19 of 1994) the State Election Commission, Punjab hereby appoints the following Dates for general election to elect members to Municipal Corporation, Bathinda and bye-election to elect one member from Ward No.41 of Municipal Corporation, Jalandhar with 9th ,June, 2008 as the first day of filing nominations :-

PROGRAMME

(a) 12th June, 2008 (Thursday)

as the last date for making nominations;

(b) 13th June, 2008 (Friday)

as the date for the Scrutiny of nominations;

(c) 14th June, 2008 (Saturday)

as the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;

(d) 22nd June, 2008 (Sunday)

as the date on which a poll shall, if necessary be taken and;

(e) 24th June, 2008 (Tuesday)

as the date by which the election shall be completed.

Note: 14th June, 2008, is not a holiday under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, as such the withdrawal of Nominations will take place on that date.

In pursuance of the provisions of Section 57 of the Punjab State Election Commission Act, 1994 (Punjab Act No.19 of 1994), the Election Commission hereby fix poll hours from 8.00 AM to 4.00 PM during the poll on 22.6.2008 to conduct the general election of Municipal Corporation, Bathinda and bye-election of Municipal Corporation, Jalandhar.

(A. K. Dubey)

State Election Commissioner, Pb.

 

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Press Note

State Election Commissioner, Pb. (A. K. Dubey)
STATE ELECTION COMMISSION PUNJAB
SCO NO.54-55,SEC.34-A, CHANDIGARH

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STATE ELECTION COMMISSION PUNJAB
SCO NO.54-55,SEC.34-A, CHANDIGARH
To

District Electoral Officer
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Ferozepur.

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Additional Deputy Commissioner(Dev.)
Ferozepur.

Memo No. SEC-PE-2008/
Dated Chandigarh, the:

Subject: Countermanding of Gram Panchayat Polls District Ferozepur.

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References:

1. Memo No. Elections-Spl/26 dated 23.5.2008
2. Memo No. Elections/Spl./25 dated 23.5.2008
3. Memo No. 6031 dated 24.5.2008.

Numbers of complaints referred to Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur regarding rejection of nomination papers. District Electoral Oficer, Ferozepur has got the complaints enquired into by senior officers. Thereafter, he has sent the recommendations of the enquiry officer's alongwith his specific observations in the letters under reference. Number of complaints has been recommended to be filed and the recommendations of Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur are accepted. In other complaint petitions the District Electoral Officer has recommended countermanding on serious grounds.The Commission has considered the recommendation of the enquiry officer and the report of District Electoral Officer, Ferozepur. It is found that poll process has been vitiated and election toe the Gram Panchayats as mentioned below, are countermanding:-

1. Gram Panchayat, Suba Kahan Chand,
Block Ferozepur.
2. Gram Panchayat, Jhugga Hazara Singh Wala,
Block, Ferozepur.
3. Gram Panchayat. Gatti Rahme Ke,
Block Ferozepur.
4. Gram Panchayat Bhakra, Block Ferozepur
5. Gram Panchayat Modde Khera, Block Abohar.
6. Gram Panchayat, Narianpura, Block Abohar.
7. Gram Panchayat, Pir Ke Khangarh, Block Mamdot.

6. The detail orders shall be issued separately alongwith action if any against the Returning Officer. This issues in exercise of powers vested in Election Commissioner as per Article 243 K and 243 N Constitution of India.


(A.K.Dubey)
State Election Commissioner,Pb.



STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
Shri O P Popli,
Election Observer for PRI elections
Ludhiana.

The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Ludhiana.

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Ludhiana.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 24.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding elections Village Jalla Tehsil Payal, Village Kot Manna Block Sidhwan Bet Tehsil Jagraon, Village Gorsian Makhan Block Sidhwan Bet and Gram Panchayat Village Alliwal Block Sidhwan Bet District Ludhiana.
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Reference: Memo No. 757 dated 22.05.2008 of SDM Payal
Endst. No.3114 dated 23.05.2008 of ADC(D), Ludhiana;
Memo No.Spl. 3 dated 24.05.2008 of Election Observer;
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The enquiry reports alongwith recommendations have been examined and accordingly Commission has come to the conclusion that the election process in the Gram Panchayats Village Jalla Tehsil Payal, Village Kot Manna Block Sidhwan Bet Tehsil Jagraon, Village Gorsian Makhan Block Sidhwan Bet and Gram Panchayat Village Alliwal Block Sidhwan Bet District Ludhiana has been vitiated. Accordingly poll in the following villages is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately

Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. the detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India

(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.




STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
SAS Nagar.

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
SAS Nagar

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 24.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of Gram Panchayat Village Nimbuan Block Dera Bassi District SAS Nagar.
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Reference your Memo No. 1779 dated 24.05.2008 on the subject cited above.
District Electoral Officer, SAS Nagar has intimated that the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat vide Memo dated 23.05.2008 has revised the number of panchs/ reservation of Gram Panchayat Nimbuan. This revision raises the number of Panches in general category. However, the nomination papers had been received and dummy ballot papers sent for prining prior to the receipt of the above mentioned letter of the Department of Rural Development. Accordingly the District Electoral Officer has recommended for countermanding of poll to Gram Panchyayat Numbuan Block Dera Bassi. Commission after due consideration accepts the report of the District Electoral Officer SAS Nagar and countermands the poll of Village Nimbuan and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.

(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.



STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Ludhiana.

Sub Divisional Magistrate -cum-
Sub Divisional Electoral Officer
Khanna.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008-Countermanding of election to Gram Panchayat Jogi Majra District Ludhiana. ===

Please refer to Memo No.773 dated 23.05.2008 on the subject cited above of Sub Divisional Magistrate.
2. Sub Divisional Magistrate Khanna has reported that the complaint referred to him by the State Election Commission has been inquired into by the Tehsildar Payal. As per statement of the Returning Officer Smt. Harjinder Kaur wife of Shri Gurcharan Singh had filed nomination papers correctly but by mistake the Returning Officer put it in the list of rejected nomination papers. The list of nomination papers rejected on 18.05.2008 and 19.05.2008 were different. The Returning Officer has admitted his mistake. Evidently the poll process has been vitiated. Accordingly, election to Gram Panchayat Village Jogi Majra is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India. Disciplinary action for imposition of major penalty shall be initiated against Shri O.P. Jhammat, SDO Water Supply and Sanitation Sub Division No.2 Dugri (Ludhiana.).

(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.


STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Ferozepur.

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Ferozepur.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of Gram Panchayats of district Ferozepur.
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Reference: i) Memo No 5982 dated 23.05.2008;
ii) Memo No. 6034 dated 24.05.2008;
iii) Memo No. 6035 dated 24.05.2008;
iv) Memo No. 6031 dated 24.05.2008;

Number of complaints were referred to the District Electoral Officer -cum- Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur by the State Election Commission, Punjab. Some complaints were also received by him. He has got the complaints inquired into by senior of the district Ferozepur. Number of complaints regarding rejection of nomination papers have been recommended to be filed and these recommendations have been accepted. However, on the basis of recommendations/ observations of Enquiry Officer and the District Electoral Officer it is concluded that purity and sanctity of poll process has been vitiated and the election in following Gram Panchayats is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
i) Gram Panchayat Village Chak Pakhi
ii) Gram Panchayat Kharunj Block Jallalabad ;
iii) Gram Panchayat Village Chak Dumal;
iv) Gram Panchayat Village Rahime Ke Uttar, Block Mamdot;
v) Gram Panchayat Village Bhuran Bhatti Block Guru Har Sahai;
vi) Gram Panchayat Peer Ke Khangarh Block Mamdot;



Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.



(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.




STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
SAS Nagar

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of poll of Cluster No.7 Block Majri.
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District Electoral Officer, SAS Nagar has sent report vide Memo No.1830 dated 24.05.2008 in response to the complaint referred by the Commission vide Memo No.7373 dated 21.05.2008. The Sub Divisional Magistrate after enquiry has reported that the candidate Shri Pal Singh son of Shri Sardara Singh resident of Village Bikhindi Block Majri has enclosed BC certificate, but the same was not included in the nomination paper. The candidate had complained that the Returning Officer had put the cross mark in his nomination paper against BC category and put mark in the general category to benefit the opposing candidate. Evidently the poll process has been vitiated and the election to Cluster No.7 Block Majri district SAS Nagar is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.





STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Hoshiarpur.

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Hoshiarpur.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of General Election to Gram Panchayat Village Nazarpur Block Garshankar district Hoshiarpur.
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Please refer to your Memo No.624 dated 24.05.2008 on the subject cited above.
2. It has been reported that the reservation of seats of Gram Panchayat Nazarpur Block Garshahnkar has been change by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat, Punjab vide Memo No.DPE-4-2008/17088-91 dated 22.05.23008. Last date for receiving nomination paper was 19.05.2008. The letter of Director, Rural Development and Panchayat, Punjab has vitiated the poll process and accordingly the election to Gram Panchayat Nazarpur Block Garshahnkar is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.





STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Tarn Tarn

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Tarn Taran.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of poll of Gram Panchayat Village Dilawalpur.
===

Reference your Memo No.Spl.1 dated 24.05.2008 on the subject cited above.
2. It has been reported that the reservation of seats of Gram Panchayat Village Dilawalpur has been changed by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat, Punjab vide Memo No.DPE-1-2008/17069 dated 22.05.23008. Last date for receiving nomination paper was 16.05.2008. The letter of Director, Rural Development and Panchayat, Punjab has vitiated the poll process and accordingly the election to Gram Panchayat Village Dilawalpur is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.



STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
The Election Observer,
PRI Elections at
Gurdaspur.

The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Gurdaspur

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Gurdaspur.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of poll of Gram Panchayat Zone No.10 Bhagwanpur Block Dera Baba Nanak.
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Please refer to your Memo No.551 dated 24.05.2008 on the subject cited above.

2. As reported by the District Electoral Officer, Gurdaspur vide memo under reference, the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Batala has stated that nomination paper of Dayal Singh son of Surta Singh, Sukhwinder Kaur wife of Sawinder Singh, Inderjit Kaur wife of Inderjit Singh, Gian Kaur wife of Jagdish Singh and Narinder Singh so of Karnail Singh have been wrongly rejected. The Sub Divisional Magistrate Batala has recorded that the rejection was on inconsequential grounds including clerical error, lack of addresses of witnesses , non enclosure of documents which were not required, etc. The Returning Officer has rejected the nomination papers in irresponsible manner and with malafide intent. The poll process has been vitiated and election to Gram Panchayat Bhagwanpur is countermandde and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India. Disciplinary proceedings for charge sheet of Returning Officer be initiated

(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.


STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Amritsar

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Amritsar.

Sub Divisional Magistrate,
Baba Bakala.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of poll of Gram Panchayat Jiwan Pandher;
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The report of the District Electoral Officer, Amritsar received vide No.GP/2008/2107 dated 24.05.2008 is supported by the report of the Sub Divisional Magistrate. It is accepted that the nomination papers of Gram Panchayat Village Jiwan Pandher were rejected without substantial reasons., Infact the nomination papers have been shown as withdrawn after allotment of symbols. This proves the malafide and criminal action of Returning Officer. The poll process is vitiated and the election to Gram Panchayat Village Jiwan Pandher Block Tarsikka district Amritsar is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India. Disciplinary proceedings for charge sheet of Returning Officer be initiated. Returning Officer be kept under suspension immediately and proceedings be initiated for imposition of major punishment.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.


STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Patiala.

Sub Divisional Magistrate,
Patran.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of poll of Gram Panchayat village Shergarh Block Patran;
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Reference Endst No.7/21/ DEO-PE/1841 dated 24.05.2008 and Memo No. dated 2239/ Elect. dated 24.05.2008 of SDM Patran, on the subject cited above.
2. It has been reported by the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Patran that candidate Shri Rama Ram son of Shri Kartara Ram Resident of Village Shergarh had applied for general category seat in Gram Panchayat Shergarh. However, by clerical mistake SC category has been mentioned in the ballot paper. At this stage category in the ballot paper cannot be changed from SC to General category. Accordingly the poll process has been vitiated and the election to Gram Panchayat Village Shergarh Block Patran district Patiala is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.





STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND

To
The Election Observer,
PRI Elections at
Mansa.

The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Mansa

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Mansa.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of Village Fatehpur and Village Jhuneer Block Jhuneer district Mansa.
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Please refer to Memo No.Election Observer/Mansa/ Spl.7 dated 24.05.2008 on the subject cited above.

2. A complaint was forwarded to the Election Observer vide Memo No.SEC-08/7499 dated 21,05.2008 and the Observer in return sent report vide memo under reference. On the basis of report the polling process has been vitiate in village Jhuneer Block Jhuneer and Village Fatehpur Block Jhuneer. Accordingly the poll of these two villages is countermanded and fresh and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.

Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.

This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.

(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.


STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Muktsar

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of village Panniwala Fatta Tehsil Muktsar District Muktsar.
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Reference your Memo No.4959 dated 25.05.2008 on the subject cited above alongwith enquiry report of the District Transport Officer.
2. Commission accepts the report that two nomination papers were wrongly rejected by the Returning Officer. The election process of Gram Panchayat Village Panniwala Fatta Tehsil Malout district Muktsar has been vitiated. Therefore the Election to Gram Panchayat Village Panniwala Fatta is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.





STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To

District Electoral Officer -cum-
Deputy Commissioner,
Amritsar.

Sub Divisional Magistrate,
Amritsar-I

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of village Nangal Dyal Singh Block Jandiala Guru and Village Bohrewal Kang Block Majitha.
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Please refer to Memo No. 140 dated 24.05.2008 and Memo No.142 dated 24.05.2008 of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Amritsar-I.
2. Election of Gram Panchayats of village Nangal Dyal Singh Block Jandiala Guru and Village Bohrewal Kang Block Majitha is countermanded on account of death of candidates. village Nangal Dyal Singh Block Jandiala Guru and Village Bohrewal Kang Block Majitha is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.




STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To

District Electoral Officer -cum-
Deputy Commissioner,
Ferozepur.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of village Gurali Block Makhu.
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Please refer to your Memo No.57 dated 25.05.2008 on the subject cited above.
2. Pursuant to the directions of the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court in CWP No.8827 of 2008 and keeping in view the Memo No. DEP-3/2008/17060 dated 22.05.2008 of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat, Punjab revising the reservation of Panches, the election to Gram Panchayat Gurali Block Makhu district Ferozepur is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.


STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To

District Electoral Officer -cum-
Deputy Commissioner,
Tarn Taran

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of election to Gram Panchayat Village Gandiwind District Tarn Taran.
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Please refer to your memo No.7116 dated 25.05.2008 (written 2006) on the subject cited above.
2. The Commission accepts that the election process of Gram Panchayat Village Gandiwind District Tarn Taran has been vitiated and accepting your recommendations. Accordingly the election to Gram Panchayat Village Gandiwind district Tarn Taran is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.



STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To

Addl. District Electoral Officer -cum-
Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev.),
Gurdaspur

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of election to Gram Panchayat Village Riali Khurd Block Fatehgarh Churian and Village Rauwal Block Dera Baba Nanak.
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Reference your Memo No. 617 dated 24.05.2008 and Memo No.614 dated 24.05.2008 on the subject cited above.
2. Please refer to your report stating that the Returning Officer has wrongly rejected the nomination papers for Village Riali Khurd Block Fatehgarh Churian and Village Rauwal Block Dera Baba Nanak. The poll process as been vitiated and the election to Gram Panchayats Village Riali Khurd Block Fatehgarh Churian and Village Rauwal Block Dera Baba Nanak is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.



STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To

Addl. District Electoral Officer -cum-
Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev.),
Patiala.

Sub Divisional Magistrate,
Patran

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of election to Gram Panchayat Village Sunder Nagar Duttal Block Patran.
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Please refer to Memo No.6/ Elect. dated 23.05.2008 of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Patran, on the subject cited above.
2. Your report is accepted. Since the Returning Officer has erred and thus vitiated the poll process. Election to Gram Panchayat Village Sunder Nagar Duttal Block Patran is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.




STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
The District Electoral Officer,
-cum- Deputy Commissioner,
Ferozepur.

Additional District Electoral Officer
-cum- Addl. Deputy Commissioner (Dev),
Ferozepur.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of Gram Panchayats of district Ferozepur.
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Reference: i) Memo No 6066 dated 24.05.2008;
ii) Memo No. 6102 dated 24.05.2008;

Number of complaints were referred to the District Electoral Officer -cum- Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur by the State Election Commission, Punjab. Some complaints were also received by him. He has got the complaints inquired into by senior of the district Ferozepur. Number of complaints regarding rejection of nomination papers have been recommended to be filed and these recommendations have been accepted. However, on the basis of recommendations/ observations of Enquiry Officer and the District Electoral Officer it is concluded that purity and sanctity of poll process has been vitiated and the election in following Gram Panchayats is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately.
i) Gram Panchayat Village Lakhe Ke Musahib Block Jallalabad
ii) Gram Panchayat Banghe Ke Uttar Block Jallalabad;
iii) Gram Panchayat Village Gadriwala Block Zira;

Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated later on.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.



(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb




STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
Election Observer for PRI elections,
Kapurthal

District Electoral Officer -cum-
Deputy Commissioner,
Kapurthala.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of election to Gram Panchayats of district Kapurthala.
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Election Observer GP elections District Kapurthala vide Memo No.4861 dated 23.05.2008 election to Gram Panchahyat Village Khera Dona Cluster No.5 Block Kapurthala has been vitiated and is countermanded.
As per report of Election Observer dated 22.05.2008 election of Gram Panchayat Village Lakhan Kalan Tehsil and District Kapurthala has been vitiated and is countermanded.
As per report No.4854 dated 28.05.2008 the election to Gram Panchayat Dhandhal Cluster No.3 Block Kapurthala has been vitiated and is countermanded.
Fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ELECTION
DATE B0UND
To
District Electoral Officer -cum-
Deputy Commissioner,
Sangrur.

Memo No. SEC-2008/
Chandigarh dated the.. 25.05.2008

Subject: General Elections to Gram Panchayat 2008- Countermanding of election to Gram Panchayat Village Jharo Block Sunam.
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Please refer to your Memo No.3064 dated 25.05.2008 on the subject cited above.
2. Your recommendations as per the report of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sunam for countermanding the poll of Gram Panchayat Jharo Block Sunam district Sangrur is accepted. Accordingly the election to this Gram Panchayat village Jharo Block Sunam is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. Since the Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held on 26.05.2008, therefore, the above directions are communicated to the District Electoral Officer/ Additional District Electoral Officer for immediate compliance. The detailed orders, alongwith action, if any, to be taken against the Returning Officer, shall be communicated lateron.
This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.


STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, PUNJAB
S.C.O. No. 54-55, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
ORDER:
Shri Surat Singh son of S. Santokh Resident of Village Hassanpur had represented to the State Election Commission on 13.05.2008 that his name from the electoral rolls was found missing when he went to exercise his right of franchise on the day of poll for the elections to Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. He has represented to the Commission that he is a legitimate resident and voter of the village and his name very much figured in the electoral rolls prepared for the Legislative Election for the year 2007. He had categorically mentioned in writing that he is a candidate for the Panchayat Elections and accordingly his name may please be ordered to be included in the electoral rolls. The concerned ERO was asked by the Commission vide Endst. No.SEC-08/5655 dated 13.05.2008 to take immediate action as per rules. On the endorsement of his application the BDPO while observing recommended that his name figures at Sr. No.1599 and could not be included inadvertently in the final list, duly recommended to the ERO to include his name on 15.05.2008, but the SDM-cum-ERO seemingly had made that needless quarries on 15.05.2008 and even after repeated clear recommendations of the BDPO protracted on the matter and finally cleared file on 17.05.2008. Thereafter even report of the ADC(D) who had admitted in his memo dated 21.05.2008 that error is advertant whereas he is clarified to be enrolled as an elector in the rolls.
Shri Surat Singh is repeatedly appeared before me and has alleged that he is being intentionally deprived of his right to contest the election as some vested interests are conspiring to thwart him to contest the election which is his fundamental right.
Constitution of India and the State Election Commission Act mandate the SEC to superintendence direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all elections to Panchayats. Obviously it devolves of the Commission to ensure that the same are conducted fairly and honestly. In the instant case the circumstances and the record placed before me suggests that Shri Surat Singh has been deprived of right of franchise. After due consideration, Commission concludes that the poll process has been vitiated and the election to Village Hassanpur is countermanded and fresh election schedule shall be issued separately. This issues in exercise of the powers vested with the State Election Commission under Article 243K and 243N of the Constitution of India.


(A. K. Dubey)
State Election Commissioner, Pb.