The stage is set for theb biennial elections of Adityapur Small Industries Association (ASIA) — the oldest and largest industry body of the State scheduled on May 11.
More than 25 candidates are in fray for the posts of president, general secretary, vice president, secretary, trustees and executive members.
The election will take place under the vigil of local observers at Adityapur’s ASIA Bhavan.
General secretary of the industry body, Santosh Khetan said that two returning officers- Murlidhar Kedia and S N Khandelwal, both of them senior advocates have been appointed for smooth and fair conduct of the polls.
The elections will take through secret ballot. Of the total 900-odd members in the body, about 600 have voting rights, while the others will be allowed to take part in the polling process if they clear their dues.
Khetan, informed that the process of filing of nomination papers will begin on April 26 with the office of the returning officers.
The last day for receipt of nomination papers is May 4. Scrutiny of nomination forms will take place on May 6 and display of valid nomination will be made at the office of the industry body.
Candidates in fray can withdraw their nomination by May 7. The final list of candidates will be displayed on the next day ( May 8). The election will take place at the ASIA premises on Tata-Kandra Road between 1 and 4.30 pm.