Gujarat Metropolitan Planning Committees Rules, 2016

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    "title": "Gujarat Metropolitan Planning Committees Rules, 2016",
    "short_title": "Gujarat Metropolitan Planning Committees Rules, 2016",
    "act_number": "Published vide Notification No. GH/V/19 of 2016/DP",
    "act_year": 2016,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Gujarat",
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    "description": "Gujarat Metropolitan Planning Committees Rules, 2016",
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            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Short title, extent and Commencement.",
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            "title": "2. Definitions.",
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            "content": "(a) \"Act\" means the Gujarat Metropolitan Planning Committees Act, 2008, (Gujarat Act 18 of 2008);\n(b) \"appropriate authority\" means an Area Development Authority or any Urban Development Authority constituted under the Gujarat Act;\n(c) \"Assistant Returning Officer\" means an officer appointed by the Election Authority under Rule-7;\n(d) \"Committee\" means Metropolitan Planning Committee constituted under subsection (1) of section 3 of the Act;\n(e) \"Constituency\" means the constituency as specified in Rule 3;\n(f) \"development\" shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (vii) of section 2 of the Gujarat Act;\n(g) \"Gujarat Act\" means the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976 (President's Act No. 27 of 1976);\n(h) \"GDCR\" means the General Development Control Regulations made under clause (m) of sub-section (2) of section 12 of the Gujarat Act;\n(i) \"election\" means an election of the member under clause (x) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Act to a Metropolitan Planning Committee and includes any by-elections;\n(j) \"Election Authority\" means an officer appointed by the State Government for the conduct of election for constitution of the Metropolitan Planning Committee under sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Act;\n(k) \"Form\" means Form appended to these rules;\n(l) \"List of Voters\" means the list of elected members or Councilors as the case may be. of the-\n(i) Gram Panehayat, for rural constituency; n\n(ii) Municipality/Nagarpalika, in municipal borough;\n(iii) Municipal Corporation, for larger urban area constituency;\n(m) \"local authority\" means,-\n(i) a Municipal Corporation constituted under the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949 (Bombay  LDC of 1949);\n(ii) a Municipality/Nagarpalika constituted under the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963 (Gujarat 34 of 1964);\n(iii) a Committee appointed for notified area under the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963 (Gujarat 34 of 1964);\n(iv) a Gram panchayat constituted under the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1961 (Bombay LIX of 1949) [Sic (Gujarat VI of 1962)];\n(n) \"polling station\" in relation to an election, means the place(s) fixed by the Returning Officer for taking poll of that election;\n(o) \"public holiday\" , means any day which is a public holiday for the purpose of section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881) or any day which is declared by the State to be a holiday for offices in the State or any part thereof;\n(p) \"Returning Officer\" means an officer appointed by the Election Authority under Rule 7, to be the Returning Officer and includes the Assistant Returning Officer.\nChapter-II\nConstitution of Metropolitan Planning Committee",
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            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Constitution of Metropolitan Planning Committee.",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Determination of number of members of Committee.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Constituencies of the Committee.",
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            "content": "(i) rural area comprising of the area of Gram Panchayats,\n(ii) smaller urban area comprising of area of Municipalities / Nagarpalika and Municipal Councils, and\n(iii) larger urban area comprising the area of the Municipal Corporation.\nChapter-III\nElection Process",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Appointment of Election Authority.",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Appointment of Returning Officer.",
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            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Appointment of Assistant Returning Officer.",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Preparation of List of Voters.",
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            "title": "10. List of Voters be conclusive.",
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            "title": "11. Polling Stations.",
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            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Appointment of Presiding Officer and Polling Officer.",
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            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Duties of Presiding Officer and Polling Officer.",
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            "title": "14. Appointment of Dates for Various Stages of Election.",
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            "content": "(i)\nThe last date for filing nominations.\n15 (fifteen) days from the date of notice\n\t\t\t\tpublished under Rule 9.\n(ii)\nDate of scrutiny of nomination\nNot later than 2 (two) days after the last date\n\t\t\t\tfor filing nominations.\n(iii)\nDate by which candidature may be withdrawn.\nWithin 3 (three) days after the last date of\n\t\t\t\tscrutiny of nominations.\n(iv)\nDate of publication of the final list of\n\t\t\t\tcontesting candidates\nThe day next succeeding the last date fixed for\n\t\t\t\twithdrawn of candidatures.\n(v)\nDate on which and the time during which poll\n\t\t\t\tshall be taken.\n10 (ten) days from the date of publication of\n\t\t\t\tthe final list of contesting candidates.\n(vi)\nDate and the time and place for counting of\n\t\t\t\tvotes.\nThe second day from the date on which the poll\n\t\t\t\tis taken.\n(vii)\nDate of declaration of the results of voting.\nImmediately after counting of votes.",
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            "number": "14",
            "title": "15. Manner of Publication of Order under Rule 14.",
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            "number": "16",
            "title": "16. Notice Inviting Nominations.",
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            "content": "(i) inviting nominations of candidates for such election and specifying therein the time and the place at which the nomination papers shall be delivered;\n(ii) time and the place for scrutiny of nominations; and\n(iii) time and the place at which the notice of withdrawal of candidature are to be delivered.",
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            "number": "17",
            "title": "17. Nomination of candidates.",
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            "number": "18",
            "title": "18. Presentation of Nomination Paper and Requirements for Valid Nominations.",
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            "number": "19",
            "title": "19. Notice of Scrutiny of Nomination Papers.",
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            "number": "20",
            "title": "20. Scrutiny of Nomination Papers.",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "21. Publication of List of Valid Nominations.",
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        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "22. Appeal.",
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            "number": "23",
            "title": "23. Withdrawal of Candidature.",
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            "content": "(a) on the day immediately following the day after the expiry of the period referred to in sub-rule (2) of Rule 14, where no appeal is presented under Rule 22; or\n(b) on the day next following the day on which the decision of the Returning Officer is given, where such appeal is preferred.",
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            "number": "24",
            "title": "24. Preparation of List of Contesting Candidates.",
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        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "25. Publication of List of Contesting Candidates.",
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        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "26. Appointment of Election Agent and Revocation of Appointment.",
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            "number": "27",
            "title": "27. Countermanding of Poll on Death of Candidate Before Poll.",
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            "content": "(a) no further nomination shall be necessary' in the case of a person who was a contesting candidate at the time of the countermanding of the poll; and\n(b) no person who has given a notice of withdrawal of his candidature under Rule 23, before the countermanding of the poll shall be ineligible for being nominated as a candidate for the election after such countermanding.",
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            "number": "28",
            "title": "28. Uncontested Elections.",
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        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "29. Procedure for Conduct of Election.",
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        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "30. Declaration of Result.",
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            "content": "",
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        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "31. Publication of Names of Elected Members of Committee.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "32. Filling of Casual Vacancies.",
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            "content": "Chapter V\nMeeting of Committee",
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            "number": "33",
            "title": "33. Meeting of Committee and procedure to be followed.",
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        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "34. Place of Meeting.",
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        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "35. Quorum for Meeting and Transaction of Business.",
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        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "36. Restrictions on Attending Meeting by Proxy.",
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            "number": "37",
            "title": "37. Decisions of Committee.",
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        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "38. Minutes of Meeting.",
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            "content": "(i) the names of the members present at the meeting,\n(ii) in the case of each decision taken at the meeting, the names of the members, if any, dissenting from or not concurring with the decision taken.",
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            "number": "39",
            "title": "39. Custody of Records of Committee.",
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            "number": "40",
            "title": "40. Maintaining order at Meeting of Committee.",
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            "content": "Form 1\nForm 1\n[ See Rule 9 (4) and (16)]\nList of Voters\nList of Voters\nSr.No\nName of Candidate\nSex\nAge\nPeriod of Tenure*\nIdentity Card No.\n(1)\n(2)\n(3)\n(4)\n(5)\n(6)\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\nElectoral Roll Publication on............\nPlace: Date:\nCollector\n* Period of Tenure in Local Authority.\nForm I-A\nForm I-A\n[ See Rule No. 14]\nNotice of Election\nNotice of Election\n(1) an election is to be held for electing member(s) to the..........................by the elected members of........................Metropolitan#Area.\n(2) nominated papers may be delivered by candidate or his proposer to the Returning Officer / Assistant Returning Officer at between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on any day (other than public holiday) not later than the..............\n(3) forms of nomination paper may be obtained at the place and times aforesaid ;\n(4) the nomination papers shall be taken up for scrutiny at ........................ on ..................at........................\n(5) notice of withdrawal of candidature may be delivered by a candidate or his proposer or his election agent (who has been authorized in writing by the candidate to deliver it) to either of the officers specified in paragraph (s) above at his office before 3:00 p.m. on the.....................\n(6) in the event of the election being held, the polling shall be taken on .............. between the hours.............of...............and................\nPlace: Date:\nElection Authority\nForm II-A\nForm II-A\n[ See Rule No. 17(1)]\nNomination Paper\nNomination Paper\nElection to the Metropolitan Planning Committee\nElection to the Metropolitan Planning Committee\nDate:\nSignature of Proposer\nDate:\n(Signature of Proposer)\n(a) that I have completed years.\n(b) that my name and my (father's/mother's/husband's name) have been correctly spelt out above in.................  (name of the language).\n(c) that to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am qualified for being chosen to fill the seat in the Metropolitan Planning Committee.\nPlace: Date:\n(Signature of Candidate)\nPlace: Date:\nReturning Officer\nForm II-B\nForm II-B\n[ See Rule No. 19]\nReceipt for Nomination Paper and Scrutiny\nReceipt for Nomination Paper and Scrutiny\n(To be handed over to the person presenting the nomination paper)\nPlace: Date:\n(Returning Officer)\nForm II-CI\nForm II-CI\n[ See Rule 19]\nList of candidate who have submitted nomination papers\nList of candidate who have submitted nomination papers\nSr.No\nDate\nName of Constituency\nName of Candidate\nCandidate's Address\nName of Proposes\n(1)\n(2)\n(3)\n(4)\n(5)\n(6)\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\nPlace: Date:\nReturning Officer\nForm II -C2\nForm II -C2\n[ See Rule 21)\nList of Valid Nominations\nList of Valid Nominations\nSr. No.\nName of Candidate\nName of the Father/mother/husband of candidates\nAddress of Candidates\n(1)\n(2)\n(3)\n(4)\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\nPlace: Date:\n(Returning Officer)\nForm H-D\nForm H-D\n[ See Rule No.23]\nNotice of withdrawal of Candidature\nNotice of withdrawal of Candidature\nPlace: Date:\nSignature of candidate\nReturning Officer\nForm III-A\nForm III-A\n[ See Rule No. 24(1)]\nList of Contesting Candidates\nList of Contesting Candidates\nSerial No\nNames of Candidates\nAddress of Candidates\n1\n2\n3\n4\nPlace: Date:\nReturning Officer\nForm III-B\nForm III-B\n[ See Rule No. 26(1)]\nAppointment of Election Agent\nAppointment of Election Agent\nPlace: Date:\nSignature of candidate\nI accept the above appointment.\nPlace: Date:\nSignature of election agent\nApproved\nSignature and Seal of the Returning Officer\nForm III-C\nForm III-C\n[ See Rule No. 26(2)]\nRevocation of Appointment of Election Agent\nRevocation of Appointment of Election Agent\nElection to the.................Metropolitan Planning Committee\nPlace: Date:\nSignature of candidate\nForm III-D\nForm III-D\n[See Rule 26(4)]\nAppointment of Polling Agent\nAppointment of Polling Agent\nElection to the.................Metropolitan Planning Committee\nElection to the.................Metropolitan Planning Committee\nPlace: Date:\nSignature of candidate / election agent.\nI agree to work as a polling agent.\nPlace: Date:\nSignature of Polling Agent.\nForm III-E\nForm III-E\n[ See Rule 26(4)]\nRevocation of Appointment of Polling Agent\nRevocation of Appointment of Polling Agent\nPlace: Date:\nSignature of candidate / election agent.\nForm IV\nForm IV\n[ See Rule 28]\n(For use in election when seat is uncontested)\n(For use in election when seat is uncontested)\nSerial No\nName of the elected candidate/candidates\nName of the constituency\n1\n2\n3\nPlace: Date:\nSignature and Seal of the Returning Officer\nForm V\nForm V\n[ See Rule 30]\nFinal Result Sheet\nFinal Result Sheet\nSr. No.\nName of the candidate\nSex\nVotes Obtained\n(1)\n(2)\n(3)\n(4)\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\nSr. No.\nNames of the elected Candidates\n1\n2\n3\nPlace: Date:\nReturning Officer",
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    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "Last Updated 2nd November, 2019 [guj369]",
        "Act Number": "Published vide Notification No. GH/V/19 of 2016/DPC/1087/1384/PART-2/V, dated 21.1.2016",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "2016",
        "Short Title": "Gujarat Metropolitan Planning Committees Rules, 2016",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Gujarat"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:19"
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