(1)If the number of duly nominated candidates for election does not exceed the number of members to be elected, the Returning Officer shall forthwith declare such candidates duly elected.(2)If the number of such candidates exceed the number of members to be elected, the Returning Officer shall fix a period of not exceeding seven days for election of members through online voting.(3)For online voting, the eligible voter has to follow the following procedure, namely:-(i)he may login with his registered number in the Indian veterinary practitioners register ;(ii)after login, he shall receive one time password (OTP) on his mobile number registered with the State veterinary council or the Veterinary council of India ;(iii)on entering such one time password, the voter shall be able to see a list of contesting candidates and then he may vote by ticking () as many candidates as there are seats to be filled by the election;(iv)after voting, voter shall get an acknowledgment that he has completed the voting process successfully;(v)after voting, voter shall be automatically logged out and re-voting is not possible.]
