Eligible persons who have completed 18 years of age should apply for new vote by September 2- District Election Officer Dr. Yash Garg
Notification for Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 will be issued on September 5
The process of filing nomination papers will start as soon as the notification is issued
Nomination papers can be filed till September 12
Scrutiny of nomination papers will be done on September 13 and nomination papers can be withdrawn till September 16
Voting will be held on October 1, counting of votes will be done on October 4
Panchkula, August 28: Dr. Yash Garg, Deputy Commissioner-cum- District Election Officer, has said that individuals who have completed 18 and are not yet registered in the voter list can apply for inclusion until September 2. This opportunity allows new voters to ensure their names are added to the photo voter list. In accordance with the Election Commission of India’s guidelines, the final voter lists were published on August 27, following the settlement of claims and objections during the summary revision program.
Dr. Yash Garg said that, in accordance with Election Commission instructions, applications for voter registration will be accepted until September 2, which is 10 days before the final date for filing nomination papers for the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024. This deadline is set to ensure that all new eligible voters can be included in the voter lists. The Election Commission aims to encourage the participation of all eligible individuals to strengthen democracy. Dr. Garg emphasized that the district administration is making concerted efforts to register all eligible persons, with a particular focus on engaging the youth.
He said that following the Election Commission of India’s declaration of the Haryana Legislative Assembly elections on August 16, the election notification will be issued on September 5, 2024. The process for filing nomination papers will commence immediately after the notification is issued and will continue until September 12, 2024. Interested candidates can submit their nomination papers at the office of the respective Returning Officer between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the designated dates.
Outlining the schedule for the Haryana Legislative Assembly elections, District Election Officer, Dr. Yash Garg said that interested candidates may file their nominations from September 5 to September 12. The scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on September 13, and candidates will have until September 16 to withdraw their nominations. Voting is scheduled for October 1, with the results to be announced following the counting on October 4, 2024. The election process will be concluded by October 6, 2024. Dr. Garg also noted that the security deposit for candidates has been set at Rs 10,000 for general category candidates and Rs 5,000 for Scheduled Caste candidates.
Nomination papers may be rejected if affidavit column is left blank
Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Dr. Yash Garg has said that previously, candidates were required to submit two separate affidavits in Form-26. However, due to a recent amendment by the Election Commission of India and the Ministry of Law and Justice, these affidavits have been consolidated into a single affidavit in Form-26. Candidates must now submit this single affidavit, using the new Form-26 sample, along with their nomination papers. The affidavit must be sworn before a notary or a first-class executive magistrate, and all columns in the affidavit must be completed without any omissions.
Dr. Yash Garg emphasized that it is mandatory for candidates to complete every section of the affidavit in Form-26. All fields must be filled out, even if it means writing “not applicable,” “no information,” or “zero” where appropriate. The candidates are required to provide full details regarding their criminal background, assets, liabilities, education, and other relevant information. The affidavit must be submitted on stamp paper as per legal requirements. Failure to complete any section of the affidavit will be considered a valid reason for the rejection of the nomination papers, he added.
