Dehradun Panchayat By-Election Schedule Announced, Nominations Begin September 30

Polling on October 12, counting on October 14; District Election Officer directs officials to complete preparations on time

Dehradun, September 27, 2026: The election process for vacant posts and seats in Gram Panchayats across Dehradun district has begun. Following the notification issued by the State Election Commission, Uttarakhand, District Election Officer (Panchayat) Dr. Ashish Chauhan has announced the detailed schedule for the Panchayat by-election.

As per the schedule, nomination papers will be filed on September 30 and October 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm on both days.

Scrutiny of nominations on October 3

The scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on October 3 from 10 am until the completion of the process. Candidates will be allowed to withdraw their nominations on October 4 between 10 am and 3 pm.

Following the withdrawal process, election symbols will be allotted on October 5 from 10 am until the completion of the process.

Polling on October 12, counting on October 14

Polling for the Panchayat by-election will be held on October 12 from 8 am to 5 pm. The counting of votes will begin at 8 am on October 14 and will continue until the process is completed. The election results will be declared following the counting.

Officials directed to ensure timely arrangements

District Election Officer Dr. Ashish Chauhan has directed the concerned election officials to complete all necessary arrangements within the prescribed timeline. Officials have also been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the directions issued by the State Election Commission and maintain all necessary arrangements throughout the polling and counting process.

The by-election process for vacant posts and seats in Gram Panchayats in Dehradun district will be conducted according to the notified schedule.