Section 2(5) in Andhra Pradesh Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Rules
(5)The dates appointed for the various stages of the election shall be subject to the following :(a)the last date for making nominations shall be not earlier than the fourth day and not later than the tenth day after the publications of the notification referred to in sub-rule (2) whether or not it is a public holiday;(b)the date for the scrutiny of nominations shall be the day immediately following the last date for making nominations whether or not it is a public holiday;(c)the last date and time for withdrawal of the candidature shall not be later than 3.00 p.m. for the third day succeeding the day appointed for scrutiny of the nominations, whether or not it is a public holiday;(d)The date or dates on which a poll shall, be taken, which or first of which shall be a date not earlier than the tenth day after the last date for withdrawal of the candidature.(e)The poll shall commence on the day fixed, at 7.00 a.m. and shall be closed by 1.00 p.m. Soon after the polling is over, counting shall commence and the results shall be declared on the same day.
