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s. 17

17 (1) If a validly nominated candidate who has not withdrawn his candidature dies, [or if his candidature is cancelled under clause (2) of Article 91E,] the Returning Officer shall, by public notice, terminate the proceedings relating to that election. (2) Where proceedings relating to an election have been terminated under clause (1), fresh proceedings shall be commenced in accordance with the provisions of this Order as if for a new election [: Provided that it shall not be necessary for the other contesting candidates to file fresh nomination papers or make a further deposit under Article 13.]

1. 89. The colon (:) was substituted for the full-stop(.) at the end of clause (2) and thereafter the proviso was inserted by section 8 of Representation of the People Order (Amendment) Act, 1994 (Act. No. XXIII of 1994).