Section 12(1) in The Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996
(1)On the date appointed for the nomination of candidates and during the hours appointed by the Commissioner under rule 10 in this behalf, each candidate shall make an application in writing in Form No. 3 signed by him and present either in person or through a seconder authorised in writing in this behalf by such candidate to the Returning Officer signifying his willingness to serve as a member of the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat, as the case may be.
