Short Answer

No, a nominee cannot withdraw their candidacy after the nominations are published.

Detailed Explanation

According to Section 73 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961, once the nominations are published, a nominee cannot withdraw their candidacy. This section clearly states that the list of candidates shall be published, and any candidate who wishes to withdraw must do so before the list is published. Once the nominations are made public, they become final and binding.

In practice, this means that once the nominations are officially announced and published, nominees are legally obligated to stand for election. This rule ensures the transparency and integrity of the election process within cooperative societies by preventing last-minute withdrawals that could disrupt the election proceedings.

Real-world Scenarios

• In a cooperative society election, if a nominee decides to withdraw their candidacy after the nominations are published, their withdrawal would not be valid, and they would still be considered a candidate in the election.

• If a nominee attempts to withdraw after the nominations are published, other candidates or members of the society can raise objections based on Section 73 of the Act to ensure compliance with the rules.

Reference

• Section 73 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961: Official PDF