Section 13 in U.P. Zila Panchayats (Election of Adhyaksha and UP-Adhyaksha and Settlement of Election Disputes) Rules, 1994
13. Unopposed candidate to be declared elected.
- If there is only one duly nominated candidate, the Returning Officer shall forthwith declare such candidate to be duly elected to the office of Adhyaksha and cause a copy of such declaration to be affixed at the notice Board of the Zila Panchayat and also report the result to the State Election Commission.
