Bhubaneshwar, Oct 13
The Election Commission of India on Monday issued the Gazette Notification for the bypolls to the Nuapada Assembly constituency, which outlines the election schedule.
According to the notification, the Nuapada seat fell vacant following the sudden demise of Rajendra Dholakia, former minister and veteran BJD leader, on September 8.
With the issuance of the gazette notification, the process of filing nominations will begin on Monday.
Candidates can submit their nominations until October 20, which is the last date for filing.
Scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 22, and candidates can withdraw their candidature by October 24.
The bye-election for the Nuapada seat is scheduled to be held on November 11, while the counting of votes will take place on November 14.