In every case in which a poll is to be taken under clause (b) of section 8, the Returning Officer shall, immediately after the expiry of the period within which candidature may be withdrawn under sub-section (1) of section 6—
(a) prepare in Form 5 a list of contesting candidates (that is to say, candidates who have been duly nominated but have not withdrawn their candidatures within the time specified in that behalf), containing the names in alphabetical order as given in the nomination papers together with their addresses ;
1. These rules were published with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs (Legislative Department) Notification No. S.O.. 305(E), dated the 21st May, 1974.
See Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3(ii).
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(b) cause the list to be published in the Gazette of India and in such other manner as the Election Commission may direct; and
(c) cause a copy of the list to be affixed in some conspicuous place in his office,
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