Section 42(1) in The Punjab State Election Commission Act, 1994
(1)Any candidate may withdraw his candidature by a notice in writing which shall contain such particulars, as may be prescribed and shall be subscribed by him and delivered before three o'clock in the afternoon on the day fixed under clause (c) of section 35 to the Returning Officer either by such candidate in person or by his proposer, or election agent who has been authorised in this behalf in writing by such candidate.
