Schedule I

(See section 11) Provisions relating to the election of President and Vice-President of Mandal Praja Parishad (1) The Revenue Divisional Officer shall call a meeting of the members of the Mandal Praja Parishad for the purpose of electing the President and Vice-President. (2) Notice of the meeting specifying the date, time and place shall be served upon every member of the Mandal Praja Parishad at least seven clear days before the day of the meeting. (3) (a) Any member of the Mandal Praja Parishad who is present at the meeting may propose a candidate for election as President or Vice-President as the case may be. (b) The name of every candidate so proposed shall be duly seconded by another member. (4) If only one candidate is proposed and seconded for an office, he shall be declared to have been duly elected. (5) If there are more than one candidate, the election shall be conducted by secret ballot. (6) The candidate who gets the maximum number of votes shall be declared to have been elected. If two or more candidates get an equal number of votes, the result shall be decided by drawing lots. (7) The result of the election shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting and signed by the officer presiding over the meeting. (8) Any dispute with regard to the election of the President or Vice-President shall be referred to the District Munsif having jurisdiction and his decision shall be final.