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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-07102025-266729
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (iii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 49]
NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025/ASVINA 15, 1947
ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
ORDER
New Delhi, the 19th August, 2025
Ο.Ν. 49(E).-WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 for 193-
Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency was held in pursuance of the Election Commission of India Notification
No. 464/KT-LA/2023, dated 13th April, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every contesting candidate at an
election shall, within 30 days from the date of election of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election
Officer an account of his/her election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him/her or his/her
election agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 193-Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency of Karnataka, 2023
was declared by the Returning Officer on 13th May, 2023 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election
Expenses was 12th June, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 07.03.2024 of District Election Officer, Hassan under sub-rule (1) of
Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Karnataka vide his letter no.
DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl CEO-1)2023; dated 13.03.2024 stating that Sh. Shivakumara, a contesting candidate from
193-Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency in General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Hassan a 'Show-Cause Notice' No.
76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II, dated 05th November, 2024 was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election Commission of India to Sh. Shivakumara, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Shivakumara was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission
explaining the reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Hassan District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated 04.12.2024
has reported that the said 'Show Cause Notice' was served to Sh. Shivakumara on 09.11.2024; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his Supplementary Report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated
13.05.2025 on account of the candidate received through CEO, Karnataka letter No. DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl.CEO-
1) 2023; dated 16.05.2025 has reported that Sh. Shivakumara has not submitted any representation or statement of
account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Shivakumara has neither furnished any
reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as
prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by or under this
Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to be disqualified and any such
person shall be disqualified for a period of three years from the date of the order.”;
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is satisfied that Sh. Shivakumara
has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the
Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Shivakumara, resident of Duddaganni Janatha House,
Srinivasapura Post, Kasaba Hobli, Channarayapatna Taluk and a contesting candidate from 193-
Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency in General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023, to be
disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative
Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three years from the date of this
order.
[F. No. 76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II]
By Order,
RAKESH KUMAR, Secretary
ORDER
New Delhi, the 19th August, 2025
Ο.Ν. 50(E).-WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 for 193-
Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency was held in pursuance of the Election Commission of India
Notification No. 464/KT-LA/2023, dated 13th April, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every contesting
candidate at an election shall, within 30 days from the date of election of the returned candidate, lodge with
the District Election Officer an account of his/her election expenses which shall be a true copy of the
account kept by him/her or his/her election agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 193-Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency of
Karnataka, 2023 was declared by the Returning Officer on 13th May, 2023 and hence the last date for
lodging the account of Election Expenses was 12th June, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 07.03.2024 of District Election Officer, Hassan under sub-rule
(1) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Karnataka vide his letter
no. DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl CEO-1)2023; dated 13.03.2024 stating that Sh. Nataraj Poomadihalli, a
contesting candidate from 193-Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency in General Election to
Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses, as
required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Hassan a ‘Show-Cause
Notice' No. 76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II, dated 05th November, 2024 was issued under sub rule (5) of
Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election Commission of India to Sh. Nataraj
Poomadihalli, for not lodging of the account of Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6) of Rule 89 of the
Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Nataraj Poomadihalli was directed to submit representation in
writing to the Commission explaining the reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account
of his election expenses with the District Election Officer, Hassan, District within 20 days from the date of
receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated
04.12.2024 has reported that the said 'Show Cause Notice' was served to the wife of candidate on
30.11.2024; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his Supplementary Report no. ELN(1)
86/2024-25; dated 13.05.2025 on account of the candidate received through CEO, Karnataka letter No.
DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl.CEO-1) 2023; dated 16.05.2025 has reported that Sh. Nataraj Poomadihalli
has not submitted any representation or statement of account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of
the said notice, Sh. Nataraj Poomadihalli has neither furnished any reason nor explanation to the Election
Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that:-
“If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by
or under this Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to be disqualified
and any such person shall be disqualified for a period of three years from the date of the order.”;
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is satisfied that Sh.
Nataraj Poomadihalli has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses and has no good reason or
justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,
the Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Nataraj Poomadihalli, resident of Poomadihalli
Village, Juttanahalli Bare Post, Shravanabelagora Hobli, Channarayapatna Taluk, Hassan District
and a contesting candidate from 193-Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency of General election to
Legislative assembly of Karnataka, 2023, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of
either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union
Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
[F. No. 76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II]
By Order,
RAKESH KUMAR, Secy.
ORDER
New Delhi, the 19 th August, 2025
Ο.Ν. 51(E).-WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 for 196-Hassan
Assembly Constituency was held in pursuance of the Election Commission of India Notification No. 464/KT-
LA/2023, dated 13th April, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every contesting candidate at an
election shall, within 30 days from the date of election of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election
Officer an account of his/her election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him/her or his/her
election agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 196-Hassan Assembly Constituency of Karnataka, 2023 was
declared by the Returning Officer on 13th May, 2023 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election
Expenses was 12th June, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 12.06.2023 of District Election Officer, Hassan under sub-rule (1) of
Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Karnataka vide his letter no. DPAR 15
CHUVEBHA (Addl CEO-1)2023; dated 26.06.2023 stating that Sh. Swaroopa B.M, a contesting candidate from
196-Hassan Assembly Constituency in General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 has failed to
lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Hassan a 'Show-Cause Notice' No.
76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II, dated 05th November, 2024 was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election Commission of India to Sh. Swaroopa B.M, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Swaroopa B.M was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission
explaining the reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Hassan District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated 04.12.2024
has reported that the said 'Show Cause Notice' was served to Sh. Swaroopa B.M on 03.12.2024; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his Supplementary Report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated
13.05.2025 on account of the candidate received through CEO, Karnataka letter No. DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl.CEO-
1) 2023; dated 16.05.2025 has reported that Sh. Swaroopa B.M has not submitted any representation or statement of
account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Swaroopa B.M has neither furnished any
reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as
prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by or under this
Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to be disqualified and any such
person shall be disqualified for a period of three years from the date of the order.”;
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is satisfied that Sh. Swaroopa B.M
has failed to lodge the account of his election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the
Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Swaroopa B.M, resident of Bilekallu, Jyothi Nagara Post,
Kasaba Hobli, Chikkamagaluru Taluk & District and a contesting candidate from 196-Hassan Assembly
Constituency of General election to Legislative assembly of Karnataka, 2023, to be disqualified for being chosen as
and for being a member of either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a
State or Union Territory for a period of three years from the date of this order.
[F. No. 76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II]
By Order,
RAKESH KUMAR, Secy.
ORDER
New Delhi, the 19th August, 2025
Ο.Ν. 52(E).-WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 for 198-
Arakalgud Assembly Constituency was held in pursuance of the Election Commission of India Notification No.
464/KT-LA/2023, dated 13th April, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every contesting candidate at an
election shall, within 30 days from the date of election of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election
Officer an account of his/her election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him/her or his/her
election agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 198-Arakalgud Assembly Constituency of Karnataka, 2023 was
declared by the Returning Officer on 13th May, 2023 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election
Expenses was 12th June, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 07.03.2024 of District Election Officer, Hassan under sub-rule (1) of
Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Karnataka vide his letter no.
DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl CEO-1)2023; dated 13.03.2024 stating that Sh. Puttaraja, a contesting candidate from
198-Arakalgud Assembly Constituency in General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 has failed to
lodge the account of his election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Hassan a 'Show-Cause Notice' No.
76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II, dated 05th November, 2024 was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election Commission of India to Sh. Puttaraja, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961, Sh. Puttaraja was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission explaining
the reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of his election expenses with the District Election
Officer, Hassan District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated 04.12.2024
has reported that the said 'Show Cause Notice' was served to Sh. Puttaraja on 04.12.2024; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his Supplementary Report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated
13.05.2025 on account of the candidate received through CEO, Karnataka letter No. DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl.CEO-
1) 2023; dated 16.05.2025 has reported that Sh. Puttaraja has not submitted any representation or statement of
account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Sh. Puttaraja has neither furnished any reason
nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of his election expenses as
prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that:-
"If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by or under this
Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to be disqualified and any such
person shall be disqualified for a period of three years from the date of the order.";
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is satisfied that Sh. Puttaraja has
failed to lodge the account of his election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the
Election Commission of India hereby declares Sh. Puttaraja, resident of Kanagalu Village, Haranahalli Hobli,
Piriyapatna Taluk, Mysore District and a contesting candidate from 198-Arakalgud Assembly Constituency of
G.E. to LA of Karnataka, 2023, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of either House of the
Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for a period of three
years from the date of this order.
[F. No. 76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II]
By Order,
RAKESH KUMAR, Secy.
ORDER
New Delhi, the 19th August, 2025
Ο.Ν. 53(E).-WHEREAS, the General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 for 198-
Arakalgud Assembly Constituency was held in pursuance of the Election Commission of India Notification No.
464/KT-LA/2023, dated 13th April, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every contesting candidate at an
election shall, within 30 days from the date of election of the returned candidate, lodge with the District Election
Officer an account of his/her election expenses which shall be a true copy of the account kept by him/her or his/her
election agent under Section 77 of the said act; and
WHEREAS, the result of the election for 198-Arakalgud Assembly Constituency of Karnataka, 2023 was
declared by the Returning Officer on 13th May, 2023 and hence the last date for lodging the account of Election
Expenses was 12th June, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as per the report dated 07.03.2024 of District Election Officer, Hassan under sub-rule (1) of
Rule 89 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 received through the CEO, Karnataka vide his letter no.
DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl CEO-1)2023; dated 13.03.2024 stating that Ms. Vijaya Bharathi, a contesting candidate
from 198-Arakalgud Assembly Constituency in General Election to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, 2023 has
failed to lodge the account of her election expenses, as required under law; and
WHEREAS, on basis of the said report of the District Election Officer, Hassan a 'Show-Cause Notice' No.
76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II, dated 05th November, 2024 was issued under sub rule (5) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961 by the Election Commission of India to Ms. Vijaya Bharathi, for not lodging of the account of
Election Expenses; and
WHEREAS, through the above said 'Show Cause Notice' and under sub rule (6) of Rule 89 of the Conduct of
Elections Rules, 1961, Ms. Vijaya Bharathi was directed to submit representation in writing to the Commission
explaining the reasons for not lodging the account and also to lodge the account of her election expenses with the
District Election Officer, Hassan District within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated 04.12.2024
has reported that the said 'Show Cause Notice' was served to Ms. Vijaya Bharathi on 12.11.2024; and
WHEREAS, the District Election Officer, Hassan in his Supplementary Report no. ELN(1) 86/2024-25; dated
13.05.2025 on account of the candidate received through CEO, Karnataka letter No. DPAR/15/Chuvebha(Addl.CEO-
1) 2023; dated 16.05.2025 has reported that Ms. Vijaya Bharathi has not submitted any representation or statement
of account of election expenses. Further, after receipt of the said notice, Ms. Vijaya Bharathi has neither furnished
any reason nor explanation to the Election Commission of India for failure to lodge the account of her election
expenses as prescribed under law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that:-
“If the Election Commission is satisfied that a person-
(a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by or under this
Act, and
(b) has no good reason or justification for the failure,
the Election Commission shall, by order published in the Official Gazette, declare him to be disqualified and any such
person shall be disqualified for a period of three years from the date of the order.";
WHEREAS, on basis of the facts and available records, the Commission is satisfied that Ms. Vijaya Bharathi
has failed to lodge the account of her election expenses and has no good reason or justification for the failure to do so;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Section 10A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the
Election Commission of India hereby declares Ms. Vijaya Bharathi, resident of Ganganalu Village, Hebbale Post,
Kasaba Hobli, Arkalgud Taluk and a contesting candidate from 198-Arakalgud Assembly Constituency of General
election to Legislative assembly of Karnataka, 2023, to be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of
either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State or Union Territory for
a period of three years from the date of this order.
[F. No. 76/KT-LA/15/2023/CEMS-II]
By Order,
RAKESH KUMAR, Secy.
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