Section 85(4)(i) in The Orissa Municipal Corporation (Division of City into Wards, Reservation of Seats, and Conduct of Election) Rules, 2003
(i)If there are only two candidates, the one who secures the larger number of votes shall be declared to have been elected. In the event of there being an equality of votes between the two candidates, the President of the meeting shall draw lots in the presence of the [Corporators] [Substituted vide O.G.E. No. 1404 dated 12.9.2003.] and person whose name is first drawn shall be declared to have been duly elected.