If after the expiry of the period within which candidature may be withdrawn under sub-rule
(1) of rule 9, the Returning Officer finds:- a) that the number of candidates who have been duly nominated but who have not withdrawn their candidatures is equal to the number of members be elected, he shall forthwith declare all such candidates to be duly elected to fill these seats; or b) that the number of candidates who have been validly nominated and who have not withdrawn their candidatures is less than the number of members to be elected, he shall declare such candidate or candidates to be duly elected, and shall report to the State Government that the electors have failed to elect members to the remaining vacancies for taking action under section 4; or c) that the number of candidates duly nominated but who have not withdrawn their candidature is more than the number of members to be elected, he shall, after the expiry of the time for withdrawal of the candidature prepare and publish a list of contesting candidates in Form IV entering the names of candidates in alphabetical order with their addresses and cause a copy of the list to be affixed on the notice board of the Office of the Board.