( 1 ) IN this case the point involved is about the interpretation of Section 529a, Bengal Municipal Act, 1932. The point is small but of some importance. It arises in the following way. The petitioner is a resident of the town of Krishnanagar where he was previously living in a rented house at No. 10-A Dhaipara Lane situate in Ward No, 1 within the limits of Krishnanagar Municipality and from which he removed to his own house in Amiruddin Punjabi Lane also in Ward No. 1. On or about 17-5-1955 respondent 3, the District Magistrate of Wadia, fixed the next general election of the said Municipality to be held on 6-3-1956. This notice was duly published on 25-5-1955, both by hanging up in prominent places as well as by beat of drums. Thereafter on 30-5-1955, the Registering Authority was appointed to prepare the voters' list. On 31-8-1955, the said Authority published the preliminary electoral roll. This was done by fixing copies in the different Wards in prominent places and by proclamation throughout the Municipality. A copy was hung up on the notice Board of the Bar Association of which the petitioner is a practising member and which is within the precincts of the Court w