Section 72 in Goa Co-operative Societies Rules, 2003
72. Preparation of final list of contesting candidates.
(1)On the day next succeeding the last date fixed for withdrawal of candidature, the Returning Officer shall prepare and publish in Form 'Election-5' a list of contesting candidates.(2)The said list shall contain the names in alphabetical order with reference to the surnames of the candidates having surnames and in respect of candidates not having surnames, in the alphabetical order with reference to their first names, in the language in which the list of voters is prepared and the addresses of the contesting candidates as given in the nomination papers.(3)Where a poll becomes necessary, the Returning Officer shall consider the choice of symbols expressed by the contesting candidates in their nomination papers and shall,-(i)allot a different symbol to each contesting candidate in conformity, as far as practicable, with his choice; and(ii)if more than one contesting candidate have indicated their preference for the same symbol, decide by lot and such allotment shall be final.(4)Every candidate shall forthwith be informed of the symbol allotted to him and be supplied with a specimen thereof by the Returning Officer.
