Bye Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from Bangalore Teachers Constituency 2024

Organisation : Election Commission of India Chief Electoral Officer Karnataka
Announcement : Bye Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from Bangalore Teachers’ Constituency 2024
Applicable State/UT : Karnataka
Website : https://ceo.karnataka.gov.in/en

Bye Election Karnataka Bangalore Teachers Constituency

There is a casual vacancy in the Karnataka Legislative Council from Bangalore Teachers’ Constituency.
The details of the vacancy are as follows:
Name of Member : Sri Puttanna
Name of Constituency : Bangalore Teachers’ Constituency
Cause of vacancy : Resignation on 16.03.2023
Term up to : 11.11.2026

Schedule of Bye Election Bangalore Teachers’ Constituency

The Commission has decided Bangalore Teachers’ Constituency to to hold a bye-election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from fill the above-mentioned vacancy as per the following schedule: –
1. Issue of Notification 23rd January 2024 (Tuesday)
2. Last Date of making nominations 30th January, 2024 (Tuesday)
3. Scrutiny of nominations 31st January 2024 (Wednesday)
4. Last date for withdrawal of candidatures 02nd February, 2024 (Friday)
5. Date of Poll 16th February, 2024 (Friday)
6. Hours of Poll 08:00 am- 04:00 pm
7. Counting of Votes 20th February, 2024 (Tuesday)
8. Date before which election shall be completed 23rd February, 2024 (Friday)

FAQ on Enrollment in Teachers and Graduates Constituencies

Frequently Asked Questions for Enrollment in Teachers and Graduates Constituencies:
What is the relevant date for revision of electoral rolls for Graduates and Teachers Constituencies?
Ans.- The qualifying date for being enrolled in Graduates and Teachers Constituencies 1st day of November of the year in which the preparation or revision of the electoral rolls is commenced. For the current year 01.11.2023 is the qualifying date.

How can one get registered/enrolled in the electoral rolls for Teachers Constituencies?
Ans.- For registration in Teachers Constituencies, one has to file the application for the purpose, in prescribed Form 19 along with Annexure-2, before the ERO/AERO of the constituency within which the place of ordinary residence of the applicant falls. The application accompanied by copies of the relevant documents can be filed in person before the concerned ERO/AERO or sent by post addressed to him.

How can one get registered/enrolled in the electoral rolls for Graduates Constituencies?
Ans.- For registration in Constituencies, one has to file the application for the purpose, in prescribed Form 18 along with Third Schedule, before the ERO/AERO of the constituency within which the place of ordinary residence of the applicant falls. The application accompanied by copies of the relevant documents can be filed in person before the concerned ERO/AERO or sent by post addressed to him.

What are the conditions for enrolment in Teachers Constituencies?
For registration in electoral roll for a Teachers’ Constituency, one should be ordinarily resident in that Constituency and within the six years immediately before the qualifying date (1st November of that year), for a total period of at least three years, should have been engaged in teaching in any of the educational institutions notified by the State Government within the State, not lower in standard than that of a secondary school.

What are the documents to be submitted for proof of Ordinary Residence for Teachers and Graduates constituency:
i. EPIC
ii. Aadhaar Card
iii. Ration Card,
iv. Indian Passport,
v. Driving License,
vi. Bank/Kisan/Post Office current Passbook
vii. Any other document prescribed by Election Commission of India.

Whether the application should be typed or had written?
Application can be filled by typing or through legible hand writing.

Whether Aadhaar is Mandatory?
No. Aadhaar is not mandatory. However, the applicants can submit Aadhaar details voluntarily.

Whether Mobile Number of the applicant is Mandatory?
No. Mobile Number of the applicant is not mandatory. However, the applicants can submit Mobile Number details voluntarily.

Detailed Notification Download here : https://www.electionin.in/uploads/pdf2024/10318-kar.pdf