High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal in Gram Panchayat Election Tie-Breaker Case — Returning Officer's Decision to Draw Lots Upheld. Rule 73 of Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Conduct of Election) Rules, 1993 Provides for Determination of Result by Lot When Candidates Secure Equal Votes.
15 Dec 2021The appellant, Chandrakala, contested the Gram Panchayat election for Ward No.6 of Degalmadi Gram Panchayat. On 30.12.2020, the Returning Officer (res...
