What is the procedure for Publication of list of contesting candidates? Section 38 of Representation of the People Act, 1951
(1) Immediately after the expiry of the period within which candidatures may be withdrawn under sub-section (1) of section 37, the returning officer shall prepare and publish in such form and manner as may be prescribed a list of contesting candidates, that is to say, candidates who were included in the list of validly nominated candidates and who have not withdrawn their candidature within the said period.
(2) For the purpose of listing the names under sub-section (1), the candidates shall be classified as follows, namely:
(i) candidates of recognised political parties;
(ii) candidates of registered political parties other than those mentioned in clause (i);
(iii) other candidates
(3) The categories mentioned in sub-section (2) shall be arranged in the order specified therein and the names of candidates in each category shall be arranged in alphabetical order and the addresses of the contesting candidates as given in the nomination papers together with such other particulars as may be prescribed.
The Representation of the People Act 1951
Section 31 Public notice of election
Section 32 Nomination of candidates for election
Section 33 Presentation of nomination paper and requirements for a valid nomination
Section 33A Right to information
Section 33B Candidate to furnish information only under the Act and the rules
Section 35 Notice of nominations and the time and place for their Scrutiny
Section 36 Scrutiny of nominations
Section 37 Withdrawal of candidature
Section 38 Publication of list of contesting candidates
Section 39 Nomination of candidates at other elections
Section 39A Allocation of equitable sharing of time
CHAPTER II Candidates and their agents