Section 15(3) in Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006
(3)The arrangement of names of candidates shall be on the basis of first letter of his name irrespective of whether the name given is a proper name or surname. The initials, if any, prefixed to the name of the candidate shall be ignored for the aforesaid purpose. If two candidates in the same category have the same name but different initials, then the two names should be arranged inter se with reference to the first letter of the initial. Further, if two or more such candidates have the same name but different surnames, then their names should be arranged inter-se in alphabetical order with reference to the surnames.
