In an instant response to the directions of High Court of Himachal Pradesh, the State Election Commission on Monday issued fresh schedule for holding election for Shimla Municipal Corporation. As per the new schedule released on Monday evening, the State Election Commission has fixed June 16 for polling and the results will be out on June 17.
The State Election Commissioner and former Chief Secretary P. Mitra declared the Shimla MC election schedule. He said that nomination for election would be filled on June 2, 3 and 5 between 1100 hrs to 1500 hrs and scrutiny of nominations would be done on June 6.
last date for withdrawal of nomination would be June 8 till 3 pm. The list of candidates would be displayed in the district headquarter on June 8 after 3 pm. The list of polling booths would also be displayed on June 2. Polling would be held on Jun 16 between 8 am to 4 pm. The counting of votes and result to be announced on June 17.