Honble ARORA, J. — The petitioner,whose nomination paper was rejected by the Returning Officer, Rajsamand, has called in question the election of Mr.Shanti Lal from Rajsamand Assembly Constituency No.l (reserved) on the ground of improper rejection of her nomination paper and,also, on the ground of commission of corrupt practices in elections by Shri Shanti Lal.

(2). A Notification under Section 15(2) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 (for short/the Act) was issued by the Election Commission calling upon the various constituencies to elect Members for the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly including the Rajsamand Assembly Constituency No.l,which was reserved for Scheduled Caste. As per the programme,issued by the Election Commission under Section 30 of the Act, October 19,1993 was the last date fixed for filing the nomination,20.10.1993 was the date for scrutiny of the nominations,22nd October,1993 was the last date for withdrawal of the nomination(s) and 11.11.1993 was the date oh which the polling was to be held. The petitioner, as alleged by her, being a member of the Scheduled Caste,was eligible to contest the election from this reserved constituency. Petitioners candidature

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