Schedule II

(See section 17) Provisions relating to the election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Zilla Praja Parishad (1) The District Collector shall call a meeting of the members of the Zilla Praja Parishad for the purpose of electing the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. (2) Notice of the meeting specifying the date, time and place shall be served upon every member of the Zilla Praja Parishad at least seven clear days before the day of the meeting. (3) (a) Any member of the Zilla Praja Parishad who is present at the meeting may propose a candidate for election as Chairman or Vice-Chairman 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 Chairman or Vice-Chairman shall be referred to the District Judge having jurisdiction and his decision shall be final.