Biennial Election to the Council of States from Tamil Nadu

PRESS NOTE                The term of office of six (6) members of the Council of States elected from the State of Tamil Nadu, is due to expire on their retirement as detailed below:- S. No. Name of sitting  members Date of retirement 1. Shri A. Elavarasan 24.07.2013 2. Smt. Kanimozhi 24.07.2013 3. Shri Tiruchi N. Siva 24.07.2013 4. Shri B.S. Gnanadesikan 24.07.2013 5. Dr. V. Maitryan 24.07.2013 6. Dr. D. Raja 24.07.2013 2.         The Election Commission has decided to hold the biennial election to the Council of States from the  State of Tamil Nadu, to fill the above vacancies in accordance with the following schedule :-  Sl. No. Particulars Date 1. Issue of Notification 10.06.2013 (Monday) 2. Last date of making nominations 17.06.2013 (Monday) 3. Scrutiny of nominations 18.06.2013 (Tuesday) 4. Last date for withdrawal of candidatures 20.06.2013 (Thursday) 5. Date of poll, if necessary 27.06.2013 (Thursday) 6. Hours of Poll 09.00AM to 04.00PM 7. Counting of Votes 27.06.2013 (Thursday) at 5.00 PM 8. Date before which election shall be completed 29.06.2013 (Saturday)