Srinagar, April 18: With the upcoming polls scheduled for May 13, 2024, in the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, the Returning Officer for the 2-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency issued a notification outlining the election procedures. Candidates were provided with a detailed schedule for filing nomination papers and the subsequent withdrawal of nominations.
The notification, documented by Greater Kashmir, states, “An election is to be held of a member to the House of the People in the 2-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency. Nomination papers may be delivered by a candidate or any of his/her representatives to the Returning Officer (Deputy Commissioner Srinagar), 2-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, or ARO, Additional Deputy Commissioner (M) at DC Office Srinagar, Amar Niwas Complex, between 11:00 am and 03:00 pm on any day (other than Public Holiday) not later than April 25, 2024 (Thursday).”
It further mentions, “Forms of nomination paper may be obtained at the place and times aforesaid. Nomination papers will be taken up for scrutiny at RO Office 2-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, (DC Office Srinagar, Amar Niwas Complex) on April 26, 2024 (Friday) at 10:30 am.”
“The notice of withdrawal of candidature may be delivered either by a candidate or by any of his/her representatives or by his/her election agent who has been authorized in writing by the candidate to deliver it to either of the officers specified in paragraph (2) above at his office specified above before 03:00 pm on or before April 29, 2024 (Monday),” the notification clarified.
Additionally, in the event of the election being contested, the polling is scheduled for May 13, 2024 (Monday) between 07:00 am and 6:00 pm.
