Section 40(12) in West Bengal Co-operative Societies Rules, 2011
(12)If the number of candidates for any area or constituency exceeds the number of members to be elected, the election shall be held by ballot. The Presiding Officer shall arrange a poll, if necessary, on the date fixed for the general meeting or in an adjourned meeting and may appoint one or more polling officers or may himself function as Polling Officer. The provisions of sub-rule (13) to sub-rule (21) of this rule shall apply when the election is required to be held by ballot,
