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Poll officials gear up for filing of nominations from Nov 9

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
With just one day left before the filing of nominations for the Assembly elections begins on Nov. 9, the office of the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is gearing up to tackle the rush of candidates who line up to the join the poll fray.

The CEO has finalised the list of Returning Officers (ROs) for all the 70 Assembly constituencies in the city along with their office addresses and phone numbers.

The list has been provided to all political parties contesting the elections and has also been shared with Delhi Police, said a senior election officer.

The website of the Delhi CEO has been updated and all the necessary information regarding the filing of nominations and details of the forms and affidavits required for the same have been provided there, added the official.
 

Moreover, a handbook containing guidelines for candidates has been distributed in every constituency through district election offices.

The filing of nominations will start on November 9 and continue till November 16. After scrutiny on November 18, candidates can withdraw their nominations by November 20.

The election is scheduled for December 4.

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First Published: Nov 07 2013 | 9:59 PM IST

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