M.L. Singhal, J. - Through this petition filed under section 80/81 read with section 100 of the Representation of People Act, 1951 (hereinafter referred to as the Act), Ved Singh petitioner has prayed for the setting aside of the election of respondent No. 1 Jitender Singh to Haryana Vidhan Sabha from 40- Kailana Assembly Constituency. He has further prayed that it be declared that his election to 40-Kailana Assembly Constituency to the Haryana Vidhan Sabha is void. He has prayed that he (Jitender Singh) be unseated and he (Ved Singh) be declared to have been elected in his stead.

2. Elections to fill up the Haryana Vidhan Sabha took place in the year 2000. For 40-Kailana Assembly Constituency, the petitioner was one of the candidates. He contested on Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) ticket. He is resident of village Pipli Khera. His name is entered at Sr. No. 632 Part No. 108 of 40-Kailana Assembly Constituency. Election programme issued by the Election Commission of India, was as follows :-

Last date of filing of nominations: 3.2.2000

Scrutiny of nominations; 4.2.2000

Last date of withdrawal of nominations: 7.2.2000

Date of polling; 22.2.2000

3. Petitioner, respondents and othe