(1) After the list of contesting candidates is prepared and if the number of candidates is more than one, the Returning Officer shall allot to each contesting candidate, according to the serial number, in the list of contesting candidates, the approved symbols in accordance with the serial number of the symbol specified in the notification under rule 34:
Provided that there shall be no choice of symbol for candidate.
(2) In every case where a symbol has been allotted to a candidate under sub-rule (1) such candidate shall forthwith be informed of the symbol so allotted and be supplied with a specimen thereof by the Returning Officer.
In that event the list of contesting candidates shall also contain symbols allotted to each candidate.