Short Answer

The list of candidates is updated by the Election Officer after a candidate withdraws nominations before the voting process.

Detailed Explanation

Rule 51 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965 governs the procedure for updating the list of candidates in case of withdrawal of nominations. According to this rule, if a candidate withdraws nominations before the voting process begins, the Election Officer must update the list of candidates by striking off the name of the withdrawing candidate. This ensures that the final list of candidates reflects the current situation and avoids any confusion during the voting process.

In practice, once a candidate submits a written request to withdraw nominations, the Election Officer verifies the request and then updates the list of candidates accordingly. This updated list is then shared with all members eligible to vote to ensure transparency and fairness in the election process.

Real-world Scenarios

• In a cooperative society election, Candidate A decides to withdraw nominations due to personal reasons. The Election Officer receives the withdrawal request, verifies it, and updates the list by removing Candidate A's name before the voting day.

• During the nomination period, Candidate B realizes they are ineligible to stand for elections and withdraws nominations. The Election Officer promptly updates the candidate list to reflect this change.

Reference

Rule 51 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965

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