(1) If the number of contesting candidates is more than the number of seats to be filled, a poll shall be taken.
(2) If the number of such candidates is equal to the number of seats to be filled the Returning officer shall forthwith declare all such candidates to be duly elected to fill these seats in Form-12 or 12-A as may be appropriate.
(3) If the number of such candidates is less than the number of seats to be filled in that ward, the returning officer shall forthwith declare all such candidates to be duly elected in Form 12 or Form 12-A as may be appropriate and the Chief Commissioner shall, with the approval of the State Election Commission, by notification in the official Gazette call upon the ward to elect a person or persons to fill the remaining seat or seats.