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Panchayat polls in four districts on December 31

BANGALORE: With the Karnataka High Court lifting the stay order on reservation of seats in zilla panchayats in four districts, the State Election Commission has decided to hold elections to taluk and zilla panchayats in Davangere, Koppal, Haveri and Gadag districts on December 31.

State Election Commissioner C.R. Chikmath told presspersons here on Saturday that the deputy commissioners of the four districts had been directed to issue the election notification on December 13. The last day for filing nominations is December 20 and the deadline for withdrawal of nominations is December 23. The nomination papers will be scrutinised on December 21.

If necessary, repolling will be held on January 3 and counting is scheduled for January 4.

Notice to Somanna

The Commission has issued notice to Minister for Food and Civil Supplies V. Somanna seeking a clarification on his announcement on Friday that foodgrains supplied to above the poverty line families would be increased from January 15.

The commission would take a decision after receiving the reply from the Minister, Mr. Chikmath said.

The commission has also received complaints regarding the alleged involvement of officials in the election campaign in Kodagu district and has sought a report from the Deputy Commissioner on the issue, he said.

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