Section 28(3) in Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Election to Committee) Rules, 2014
(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-(a)allot a different symbol to each contesting candidate in conformity as far as practicable, with his choice ; and(b)if more than one contesting candidates have indicated their preference for the same symbol, then symbols shall be allotted on the basis of ' first come first serve' and such allotment shall be final.(c)If more than 30% of candidates of the total contesting seats come together and form the group and demand a common symbol by common written application signed by all the concerned candidates, then the Returning Officer may allot them a common symbol.
