The Hindu       07.08.2014

Local body by-elections on September 18

The State Election Commission has announced by-election to vacant posts in local bodies on September 18.

A release from the district administration said that election to the vacancies in Pollachi Municipality (Ward 31), Sulur Town Panchayat (chairman), Sirumugai, No. 24 Veerapandi, Kottur, Sarcar Samakulam and Vettaikaranpudur Town Panchayats, Annur Panchayat Union (Ward 7), Kinathukadavu Panchayat Union (Ward 12), Sulur Panchayat Union (Ward 7 and 12) and 24 panchayat would be held.

Persons keen on contesting the election could file their nomination till August 13. The next day, officials concerned would take up the scrutiny of nominations.

Counting

The last date for withdrawal of nomination was August 16. The counting of votes would take place on September 20.

The elections were being held for the aforementioned posts as they fell vacant prior to April 2014, the release added.