The Madhya Pradesh Krishak Sangathan (Nirvachan) Niyam, 1999
The Madhya Pradesh Krishak Sangathan (Nirvachan) Niyam, 1999
These rules establish the procedural framework for conducting elections for Water Users Associations (Krishak Sangathan) in Madhya Pradesh. They define the administrative hierarchy, ranging from the Divisional Election Authority to the Returning Officers, responsible for managing the election process. The rules mandate the publication of election notices, the establishment of polling stations, and the appointment of polling staff. Crucially, they set eligibility standards, specifically excluding "defaulters"—individuals with unpaid irrigation dues for three years or more—from participating. By standardizing nomination timelines and scrutiny procedures, these rules ensure a transparent and orderly democratic process for farmers to elect their local irrigation management representatives.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Administrative set-up for conduct of elections
- 4. Responsibility of District Election Authority
- 5. Appointment of Returning Officer
- 6. Appointment of Assistant Returning Officer
- 7. Duties of Assistant Returning Officer
- 8. General duties of Returning Officer
- 9. Publication of list of polling stations
- 10. Appointment of Presiding Officer and Polling Officers
- 11. Public notice for election
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