Gram Panchayat Election Nomination Form - Summary
Nomination is a crucial part of the Gram Panchayat Election process as it involves selecting a candidate for public office. This means that a group of nominees is created from a larger list of candidates, forming what we call a shortlist. A candidate who is chosen to represent or is officially supported by a political party becomes known as that party’s nominee. The selection process can happen through primary elections or during a party’s convention or caucus, following the specific rules of the party and applicable election laws. In some countries, this process is referred to as preselection.
Nominations play a vital role in providing voters with options to choose from when electing their leaders. Once nominations are made, the assembly moves on to the voting method used for electing officers. Usually, nominations come to a close when no additional nominations are put forward. This can happen without any formal motion through a kind of agreement known as unanimous consent. It’s important to note that no member can be stopped from making a nomination by a motion to close nominations.
Gram Panchayat Election Nomination Form – Details to be Mentioned
- Ward No.
- Village Name
- Council Member Name
- Full name of the proposer :
- Electoral roll number of the proposer
- Name of candidate’s father/husband
- Full postal address of the candidate
- Electoral roll number of candidate
Documents Required for Nomination Form for Panchayat Election
- Affidavit in Form 26
- Certified extract of electoral roll (if the candidate is from a different constituency)
- Form A and B (required for candidates set up by political parties)
- Copy of caste certificates (if the candidate belongs to SC/ST)
- Security deposit (if applicable)
- Oath and affirmation (if taken)
You can easily download the Gram Panchayat Election Nomination Form PDF using the link given below.