JUDGMENT

Harnaresh Singh Gill, J. - The present writ petition has been preferred by the petitioner under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing order dated 04.01.2019 (Annexure P-3) passed by the Election Tribunal-cum-Civil Judge (Junior Division), Ferozepur Jhirka (for short, 'Tribunal').

FACTS

2. The facts giving rise to the present lis are that Gram Panchayat, Dhamala consisted of three villages namely, Dhamala, Rangala Rajpur and Chak Rangala. Petitioner is permanent resident of village Rangala Rajpur, Tehsil Ferozepur Jhirka. Election for the post of Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, Dhamala, reserved for Scheduled Caste (Women), was scheduled to be held on 17.01.2016. Three candidates including petitioner - Seema Rani filed nominations and contested the election. The other two candidates were respondent No.3 - Chanderwati and respondent No.4 - Reena Kumari. Petitioner was declared as Sarpanch by a margin of 45 votes.

3. Respondent No.3 - Chanderwati challenged the aforesaid election before the Tribunal and sought fresh election for the post of Sarpanch. Chanderwati alleged that she is permanent resident of village