Section 7(2)(c) in Tamil Nadu Local Bodies Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 2006
(c)If any candidate set up by registered - unrecognised political party could not be allotted the symbol sought for in his first preference in the lot, he shall be considered for allotment of the free symbol sought for, as his second preference. Should the second choice of symbol could also not be allotted, due to, conflicting claims for that symbol and failure in the lot, he shall be considered for the allotment of the free symbol of his third preference. Even if this could not be allotted, he should be allotted by drawing a lot, any one of the free symbols left after allotting to other candidates set up by the registered - unrecognised political parties in accordance with the procedure set out above.