Mangalore: There are 18 vacant states in 35 GPs of DK district at present, and the state Election Commission is anxious t conduct by-polls in all these vacancies, as on Sept.25 next.
The calendar of events was announced in its release on Wednesday, which said that the by-poll process starts on Sept.5.
Sept.12 is the last date for nominations and security takes place of such filed papers on Sept.13.
Candidates can withdraw till Sept.15, either as dummies or as not wanting to contest. Counting of votes is due on Sept.29, 2 weeks later. Candidates desirous of the tussle in GP levels, need contact the local Tahsildars for guidance, a release informed.