Section 7(1) in The Maharashtra Medical Council Rules, 1967
(1)The Returning Officer shall fix the date, hour and place for the following stages of the election, namely -(a)receipt of nomination papers;(b)scrutiny of nomination papers;(ba)[ withdrawal of candidature;] [Added by G.N. 2.8.1975.](c)receipt of [ballot papers] [Substituted by G.N. 2.8.1975.]; and(d)counting of votes.
