Chandigarh (Punjab) [India]: The State Election Commission (SEC) of Punjab has announced that elections for urban civic bodies, including municipal corporations, councils, and Nagar Panchayats, will be held on December 21, 2024.
Key Details
- Election Schedule:
- Polling Date: December 21
- Polling Time: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Counting of Votes: On the same day, after polling concludes.
- Nomination Process:
- Start Date: December 9
- Last Date: December 12
- Scrutiny of Nominations: December 13
- Withdrawal Deadline: December 14
- Scope of Elections:
- Polling will be conducted in 381 wards of municipal corporations.
- Elections for 598 wards of municipal councils and Nagar Panchayats will also be held.
Election Guidelines
- Model Code of Conduct:
- Enforced in all concerned areas to ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections.
- Arms Prohibition:
- District magistrates have been directed to assess and enforce restrictions on carrying arms and ammunition.
- Final Voter Lists:
- Published on December 7 and are available at the offices of Registration Officers (SDMs) and other concerned offices.
- Candidate Expenditure Limits:
- Municipal Corporation: ₹4 lakh
- Municipal Council Class I: ₹3.6 lakh
- Municipal Council Class II: ₹2.3 lakh
- Municipal Council Class III: ₹2 lakh
- Nagar Panchayat: ₹1.4 lakh
Voter Resources
- Forms and Affidavits:
- Nomination forms and sample affidavits can be downloaded from the SEC website: sec.punjab.gov.in
The election process is expected to shape the leadership of Punjab’s urban local bodies for the coming term, impacting development policies and governance at the grassroots level.