23. Declaration of result of uncontested candidate.
(1)If the number of contesting candidates is equal or less than the number of vacancy in a particular category, the Returning Officer shall forthwith declare such candidate as duly elected in Form HPWB-XI and send the same to the Election Authority.(2)If the number of contesting candidates is more than the number of vacancy/vacancies in a particular category, poll shall be conducted.
