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5.10 Notice of nominations (Sec.35 of RP Act, 1951 and R. 7 of CE Rules, 1961) -
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(i) After 3.00 PM on each day a notice of the nomination papers presented on that
day in form 3-A published on your notice board ARO should also do the same in
respect of the nomination papers presented before him.
(ii) In case more than one nomination papers by a candidate, notice must be given
for all of them.
(iii) Daily intimation to CEO and DEO is must.
5.11 Security Deposits (Sec.34, 55 of RP Act, 1951 and P.-27 of Ch-V of RO Hand Book) -
(i) A receipt of the deposit should be attached with the first nomination paper.
(ii) Sum may be deposited in cash with RO or in RBI or a Govt. Treasury under
prescribed head.
(iii) One deposit sufficient for each constituency.
(iv) Separate deposit for different constituency.
(v) Security deposit required for a candidate of general category is Rs. 10000/- and
in respect of SC/ST candidate only half of the amount, i.e. Rs. 5000/- even in a
general seat - RO must satisfy himself that he is a member of SC/ST.
5.12 Consolidated list of nominated candidates (P. 31 Ch- V of RO Hand book) -
a. Immediately after 3 PM on the last date of nominations a complete list of all
nomination papers, may be prepared.
b. The names of candidates may be arranged under 3 categories and such names shall
be arranged alphabetically in each category according to script of the language as
specified or first specified in the third column of S.O. No. 2/87 dt. 17.7.1987 (see
annexure-xvii of RO hand book, 2008).
c. Form of the list is given at Para 31.1 of Ch. V of RO Hand Book.
d. The name of candidate to be mentioned once only.
e. Symbols chosen in the first nomination paper be indicated.