Election to the Council

Election to the Council.--(1) A general election subsequent to the first election shall be held for the purpose of constituting a new Council before the expiration of the term of office of the members as specified in section 14 or in the case of its earlier dissolution soon after such dissolution on such day or days within a period of six months as the Government may fix.

1. (2) For the purpose of holding a general election, the Government shall by one or more notifications published in the Government Gazette call upon all constituencies in the district to elect members in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules and orders made thereunder.