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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by Kuldeep Chand challenging the election of Sarita Devi as Pradhan of Gram Panchayat Bara in Bilaspur district. Justice Sandeep Sharma delivered the order on October 27, upholding earlier rejections by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) and the Deputy Commissioner of Bilaspur, which cited multiple procedural lapses.
The court found that Chand failed to deposit the mandatory security amount, filed the petition beyond the 30-day limitation period without seeking condonation of delay, and submitted documents that were not properly signed or verified. It also noted the petition was presented by Suram Chand, an unauthorised person. Referring to Sections 163, 164, and 165 of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, and Rule 95, the court held that such non-compliance required dismissal of the petition.
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