Section 14 in Andhra Pradesh Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats (Direct Election of Chairperson) Rules, 1986
14.
After the list of contesting candidates is published under Rule 13, if there is only one contesting candidate the Election Officer shall declare the candidate as duly elected. If the number of contesting candidates is more than one, a poll be held. If there are no valid nominations to fill the seats, the Election Officer shall start proceedings afresh for filling the said vacancy in all respects as if for a new election.
