Section 441

Where the State Government is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it difficult to hold the election on the date fixed by the Registrar, it may direct the Registrar to postpone the election and thereupon the Registrar shall postpone the election and all proceedings with reference to election shall be commenced afresh in all respects : Provided that if nominations have been finalised and symbols have been allotted, the process of election shall continue and poll shall be held on such date as the Registrar may fix.