Section 6(3) in The U.P. Antarim Zila Parishad (Election of Representatives of Gaon Sabhas) Rules, 1961
(3)If the number of seats to be filled is two and there is only one contesting candidate, the Returning Officer shall declare the contesting candidate as duly elected to one seat and shall report the fact of the other remaining unfilled to the State Government which may direct that the seat be left unfilled or that fresh proceedings be taken to fill it.
