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VOL. XXVI NO. 1• ELECTION SPECIAL
★ ELC PRESENTS UDGHOSH 2026 ★

The ELC Gazette

The Official Broadsheet Dispatch & Nominee Directory for Udghosh 2026

EDITION: UDGHOSH '2611 CONSTITUENCIES
“Democracy Through Literacy • 11 Academic Constituencies”
Gazette Statutory Supplement No. 1OFFICIAL REPOSITORY // UDGHOSH 2026 ELECTIONS
SUPREME CHARTER OF SUFFRAGESUPPLEMENT CODE: ELC-STAT-2026 • RATIFIED

ELECTORAL CONSTITUTION, RULES & CODE OF CONDUCT

The Official Supreme Charter of Udghosh 2026 — Electoral Literacy Club (ELC)

Adopted and Promulgated by the Electoral Literacy Club (ELC), GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management
Solemn Preamble

Whereas electoral literacy is an essential component of responsible citizenship and democratic participation; And whereas the Institute considers it desirable to provide students with a structured, peaceful and educational experience of nomination, scrutiny, campaigning, polling, counting, complaint handling and declaration of results; And whereas such an exercise shall be conducted in a non-partisan manner, with equal treatment, ballot secrecy, procedural fairness and institutional supervision; Therefore, the following Constitution, Rules and Code of Conduct are proposed for UDGHOSH 2026, subject to approval by the competent authorities of GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management.

Chapter ISTATUTORY DIVISION

Preliminary

Title, enactment, institutional scope, legal character, definitions, and institutional override.

Article 1
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Title, Enactment, And Interpretation

1.1 This document shall be officially known and cited as the "UDGHOSH 2026 Electoral Constitution, Rules and Code of Conduct".

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 11.1 This document shall be officially known and cited as the "UDGHOSH 2026 Electoral Constitution, Rules and Code of Conduct".
§ 21.2 This Constitution shall come into full force and operational effect on such date as specified in the official institutional approval or formal election notification issued by the competent authority.
§ 31.3 The English text shall serve as the official authoritative version for interpretation. The Hindi translation shall align with the English version in both structure and substantive intent. In cases of ambiguity or discrepancy, the underlying intent of the English text shall prevail to preserve statutory uniformity
§ 41.4 Reference to Student Election Frameworks This Constitution has been framed with reference to the recommendations of the Lyngdoh Committee on student elections and the principles concerning free, fair, transparent, accountable, and non-violent student elections, to the extent applicable to the institutional and educational character of UDGHOSH and consistent with the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Article 2
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Institutional Nature, Legal Character, And Scope

OF AUTHORITY

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 12.1 UDGHOSH 2026 shall function strictly as an educational, non-partisan mock election and electoral-literacy simulation conducted within the official purview of the Institute.
§ 22.2 Participation in any phase of this simulation shall not create, transfer, or confer any statutory, constitutional, academic, administrative, disciplinary, or financial authority upon any individual or body.
§ 32.3 Any representative position, office, or title established pursuant to this simulation shall carry strictly educational or representational functions, strictly limited to the scope expressly approved in writing by the competent authority of the Institute.
§ 42.4 Non-Subversion of Institutional Governance
§ 52.4.1 Nothing contained within this Constitution shall be construed as establishing a parallel student government, executive council, or administrative body.
§ 62.4.2 No provision, outcome, or representative office resulting from this simulation shall exercise authority equal or superior to the governing bodies, administration, or regulations of the Institute.
Article 3
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Applicability, Temporal Jurisdiction, And

INSTITUTIONAL OVERRIDE

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 13.1 The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to all participating individuals, including candidates, proposers, voters, campaign volunteers, election officials, observers, and any other participant engaging in the electoral process.
§ 23.2 All regulatory frameworks governing campaigning, polling operations, ballot counting, and general participant conduct shall remain in full effect throughout the officially notified election period.
§ 33.3 Institutional Supremacy and Reserved Matters
§ 43.3.1 Nothing in this Constitution shall limit, supersede, or alter the jurisdiction of the competent institutional authorities over academic standards, disciplinary actions, campus safety, property management, or other administrative matters.
§ 53.3.2 All participants remain fully subject to the overarching governance, policies, and regulations of the Institute at all times
Article 4
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Definitions

4.1 "Institute" means GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management, Greater Noida.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 14.1 "Institute" means GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management, Greater Noida.
§ 24.2 “ELC” means the Electoral Literacy Club of the Institute, being the designated institutional body responsible for the overall administration, management, supervision, and conduct of UDGHOSH, subject to the authority of the Institute.
§ 34.3 “Election Authority” means the authority constituted or designated by the ELC, with the approval of the competent institutional authority, for carrying out the specific electoral functions prescribed under this Constitution.
§ 44.4 "Candidate" means a student whose nomination has been accepted and whose name appears in the final candidate list.
§ 54.5 "Proposer" means an eligible student of the same constituency supporting a candidate’s nomination.
§ 64.6 "Voter" means an eligible student whose name appears on the electoral roll for the relevant constituency.
§ 74.7 "Constituency" means an electoral unit notified for UDGHOSH.
§ 84.8 "Campaign" includes speeches, meetings, approved publicity, manifesto communication, and permitted digital activity intended to obtain electoral support.
§ 94.9 "Polling" includes voter verification, issue of ballot or authorized electronic voting, recording of vote, and closure of poll.
§ 104.10 "Competent institutional authority" means the authorized Institute authority competent to decide matters beyond the limited administration of UDGHOSH.
Chapter IISTATUTORY DIVISION

Constitutional Character and Governing Principles

Educational objectives, non-partisan mandate, equality of opportunity, and voting secrecy.

Article 5
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Educational Objectives And Purpose

5.1 The principal object of this simulation shall be to promote electoral literacy, foster active democratic participation, cultivate public reasoning, and instill a comprehensive understanding of electoral procedures.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 15.1 The principal object of this simulation shall be to promote electoral literacy, foster active democratic participation, cultivate public reasoning, and instill a comprehensive understanding of electoral procedures.
§ 25.2 The simulation shall encourage students to critically examine proposals, question candidates, evaluate key issues, and exercise their right to vote freely.
Article 6
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Non-Partisan Mandate And External Neutrality

6.1 No real-world political party shall be represented, promoted, or endorsed within any activity related to UDGHOSH.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 16.1 No real-world political party shall be represented, promoted, or endorsed within any activity related to UDGHOSH.
§ 26.2 The display or use of political party symbols, receipt of external political sponsorship, political endorsements, and organized political mobilization are strictly prohibited.
§ 36.3 Candidates shall contest all positions purely in their individual capacity within the framework approved by the Institute.
Article 7
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Equality And Equal Opportunity

7.1 Every eligible candidate shall be guaranteed equal procedural opportunity, subject strictly to rules applicable uniformly across all participants. 7.2. Election officials shall act with strict neutrality and shall not grant favor or cause disadvantage to any candidate on grounds of personal preference, friendship, association, popularity, or political opinion.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 17.1 Every eligible candidate shall be guaranteed equal procedural opportunity, subject strictly to rules applicable uniformly across all participants. 7.2. Election officials shall act with strict neutrality and shall not grant favor or cause disadvantage to any candidate on grounds of personal preference, friendship, association, popularity, or political opinion.
§ 27.3 All official election communications shall be administered through designated channels on an equal and non-discriminatory basis.
Article 8
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Secrecy And Freedom Of Voting

8.1 Every eligible voter shall retain the absolute right to cast their vote freely and without any form of coercion.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 18.1 Every eligible voter shall retain the absolute right to cast their vote freely and without any form of coercion.
§ 28.2 Preservation of Ballot Secrecy
§ 38.2.1 No person shall demand, compel, or require proof regarding how any voter has cast their vote.
§ 48.2.2 Election personnel shall execute all necessary and reasonable measures to preserve the secrecy of the ballot and safeguard all associated election records.
Article 9
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Institutional Supremacy And Delegated Authority

9.1 The Institute retains absolute and final authority over all academic, disciplinary, administrative, financial, safety, and property matters.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 19.1 The Institute retains absolute and final authority over all academic, disciplinary, administrative, financial, safety, and property matters.
§ 29.2 The ELC shall administer the simulation strictly within the scope of authority expressly delegated to it by the Institute.
§ 39.3 Nothing contained within this Constitution shall operate to restrict, limit, or impair the powers vested in the competent institutional authority under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Article 10
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Rules Of Interpretation And Constructive

LIMITATIONS

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 110.1 Any ambiguity arising from the wording of this Constitution shall be interpreted in a manner that best advances educational purpose, procedural fairness, equal treatment of participants, and overall safety.
§ 210.2 No provision of this Constitution shall be construed to confer or imply any power, right, or authority that has not been expressly granted and approved by the Institute.
§ 310.3 Finality of Electoral Decisions Subject to the authority vested in the Institute and other competent institutional authorities under applicable institutional rules, the Electoral Literacy Club (ELC), acting through the duly constituted Election Authority, shall have final authority over matters arising directly from the conduct and administration of the UDGHOSH electoral process. No decision of the ELC or Election Authority shall be construed to limit, override, or interfere with any power, jurisdiction, disciplinary authority, academic authority, or other institutional authority vested in the Institute or its competent authorities.
Chapter IIISTATUTORY DIVISION

Electoral Authorities

Constitution of the Election Authority, powers and duties, limitations, and conflict of interest.

Article 11
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Constitution Of The Election Authority

11.1 The election administration may consist of a Chief Election Commissioner or designated Faculty Authority, an Election Commission or Election Authority, Deputy Election Commissioners, Constituency Officers, Polling Officers, Verification Personnel, and Counting and Audit Personnel.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 111.1 The election administration may consist of a Chief Election Commissioner or designated Faculty Authority, an Election Commission or Election Authority, Deputy Election Commissioners, Constituency Officers, Polling Officers, Verification Personnel, and Counting and Audit Personnel.
§ 211.2 The competent institutional authority may alter the administrative hierarchy by written order where reasonably necessary for operational, administrative, or safety requirements. Any such alteration shall be formally recorded and communicated before the affected authority exercises its altered functions. No alteration shall retrospectively invalidate an action lawfully taken before the alteration.
Article 12
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Powers And Duties

12.1 The Election Authority is mandated to execute the following functions:

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 112.1 The Election Authority is mandated to execute the following functions:
§ 212.1.1 Issue the election calendar, official notices, and procedural directions.
§ 312.1.2 Receive and scrutinize nominations, verify proposers, publish candidate lists, allot generic symbols, conduct polling, supervise counting, and maintain records.
§ 412.1.3 Issue warnings and procedural directions as authorized by this instrument.
§ 512.1.4 Refer serious institutional matters to the competent institutional authority.
Article 13
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Limitations On Election Officers

13.1 No officer shall impose a punishment beyond the authority expressly granted by this instrument.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 113.1 No officer shall impose a punishment beyond the authority expressly granted by this instrument.
§ 213.2 No election officer shall exercise academic, disciplinary, financial, or administrative powers merely by virtue of their office.
§ 313.3 Serious disqualification or similar consequences require formally recorded reasons and adherence to the prescribed procedure.
Article 14
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Conflict Of Interest

14.1 An officer having a direct personal, familial, financial, or other material interest in a candidate, complaint, or proceeding shall disclose the conflict promptly to the competent authority.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 114.1 An officer having a direct personal, familial, financial, or other material interest in a candidate, complaint, or proceeding shall disclose the conflict promptly to the competent authority.
§ 214.2 An officer shall not participate in a decision where the disclosed conflict creates a reasonable concern regarding impartiality. The competent authority shall determine the replacement or recusal arrangement and record the decision.
§ 314.3 A replacement officer appointed under this Article shall possess the authority necessary to perform the affected function. .
Chapter IVSTATUTORY DIVISION

Constituencies and Electoral Roll

Delimitation of constituencies, reservation for women, and compilation of electoral rolls.

Article 15
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Delimitation And Constituency Jurisdiction

15.1 The proposed electoral constituencies shall comprise CSE, CSE-AI, CSE-AIML, CSH, IT, CSDS, ECE, EEE, ME, MBA, BBA, MCA and BCA.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 115.1 The proposed electoral constituencies shall comprise CSE, CSE-AI, CSE-AIML, CSH, IT, CSDS, ECE, EEE, ME, MBA, BBA, MCA and BCA.
§ 215.2 The final constituency structure shall be formally notified by the competent authority prior to the election.
§ 315.3 Limitations on Candidacy and Franchise
§ 415.3.1 A candidate shall be entitled to contest only from the specific constituency for which they fulfill all eligibility requirements.
§ 515.3.2 A voter shall be entitled to cast a ballot only within their assigned constituency.
Article 15A
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Reservation Of Constituencies For Women

15A.1 Reservation of Constituencies For the purpose of promoting equitable representation of women in the electoral process, one-third of the total electoral constituencies shall be reserved for candidates who are women for the relevant electoral tenure.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 115A.1 Reservation of Constituencies For the purpose of promoting equitable representation of women in the electoral process, one-third of the total electoral constituencies shall be reserved for candidates who are women for the relevant electoral tenure.
§ 215A.2 Number of Reserved Constituencies Where the total number of electoral constituencies is twelve, four constituencies shall be reserved for women.
§ 315A.3 Random Allocation The constituencies to be reserved for women shall be determined by a random lottery conducted by the Election Authority in a transparent and publicly observable manner.
§ 415A.4 Timing of Draw The lottery shall be conducted and the resulting reserved constituencies shall be officially notified before the commencement of nominations.
§ 515A.5 Equal Opportunity in Draw Each constituency shall have an equal opportunity of being selected in the lottery, and no constituency shall receive preferential treatment in the draw.
§ 615A.6 Record of Draw The Election Authority shall formally record the date, time, procedure, constituencies included in the draw, and the resulting reserved constituencies.
§ 715A.7 Finality of Allocation The result of the lottery shall constitute the final allocation of reserved constituencies for that electoral tenure, subject only to correction of an objectively established procedural error in the conduct or recording of the draw.
§ 815A.8 Effect of Reservation During the relevant electoral tenure, only candidates who satisfy all other applicable eligibility requirements and who are women shall be eligible to contest a constituency designated as reserved under this Article.
§ 915A.9 Tenure-Limited Application The reservation of a constituency shall apply only to the electoral tenure for which the lottery was conducted and shall not create a permanent reservation of that constituency.
§ 1015A.10 Fresh Draw for Subsequent Tenure For each subsequent electoral tenure, the reserved constituencies shall be determined through a fresh random lottery in accordance with this Article. The reserved constituency will not be reserved in next term and draw of lots will be basis of ( Number of Total Constituencies – Reserved Constituency of Last Term).
Article 16
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Compilation And Maintenance Of The Electoral

ROLL

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 116.1 Preparation of Roll
§ 216.1.1 The Election Authority shall prepare or compile the official electoral roll using verified institutional records provided by competent authorities.
§ 316.2 Data Retention Standards
§ 416.2.1 Only such personal information as is strictly necessary for voter verification and election administration shall be retained on the electoral roll.
§ 516.3 Rectification of Records
§ 616.3.1 Corrections or modifications to the electoral roll shall be permitted within the notified timeframe upon submission of verifiable institutional documentation.
§ 716.4 Publication and Finalization of Electoral Roll
§ 816.4.1 A provisional electoral roll shall be prepared and published within the timeframe specified in the official election notification.
§ 916.4.2 Eligible participants shall be provided a notified period within which errors or omissions in the provisional electoral roll may be reported to the Election Authority.
§ 1016.4.3 The Election Authority shall examine valid objections and make necessary corrections on the basis of verified institutional records.
§ 1116.4.4 Following completion of the correction period, the Election Authority shall publish or formally certify the final electoral roll.
§ 1216.4.5 Except where correction is required to rectify an objectively established institutional record error, no person shall ordinarily be added to or removed from the final electoral roll after its certification.
Chapter VSTATUTORY DIVISION

Eligibility of Candidates

General eligibility criteria, academic standing, and attendance exemptions.

Article 17
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

General Eligibility Criteria

17.1 Eligibility Criteria

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 117.1 Eligibility Criteria
§ 217.1.1 A candidate shall be a currently enrolled student of the relevant academic programme or department.
§ 317.1.2 The candidate shall ordinarily maintain a minimum attendance record of sixty per cent, subject to the provisions of
Article 18
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

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17.1.3 The candidate shall have no active academic backlog, unless otherwise explicitly approved by the competent authority.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 117.1.3 The candidate shall have no active academic backlog, unless otherwise explicitly approved by the competent authority.
§ 217.1.4 The candidate shall not be subject to any active institutional restriction that renders participation impermissible.
§ 317.1.5 The candidate shall formally accept and abide by this Constitution and Code of Conduct.
Article 18
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Attendance Exemptions And Documentation

18.1 A student falling below the ordinary attendance threshold may be considered for eligibility only upon submitting an official institutional attendance or eligibility certificate in the prescribed form.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 118.1 A student falling below the ordinary attendance threshold may be considered for eligibility only upon submitting an official institutional attendance or eligibility certificate in the prescribed form.
§ 218.2 The certificate shall bear the signature of the Head of the Department (HOD) of the respective department, confirming the candidate's current enrolment or continued academic association and supporting participation on grounds of academic standing.
§ 318.3 The endorsement of the Head of the Department shall serve strictly as a factual institutional confirmation and not as a general character certificate.
§ 418.4 A complete and authentic institutional certificate shall not be arbitrarily rejected.
§ 518.5 Any document that appears incomplete, inconsistent, unverifiable, or questionable may be referred for further institutional verification.
§ 618.6 Penalties for Misrepresentation
§ 718.6.1 Forgery or deliberate submission of false documentation shall result in immediate rejection of the candidacy and referral to the competent authority for disciplinary action.
Chapter VISTATUTORY DIVISION

Nomination and Scrutiny

Nomination procedure, electoral phases, proposers verification, scrutiny, rejection, and symbols.

Article 19
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Nomination Procedure And Documentation

19.1 Nomination papers shall be submitted strictly within the timeframe specified in the official election notification.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 119.1 Nomination papers shall be submitted strictly within the timeframe specified in the official election notification.
§ 219.2 The nomination form shall include candidate identity, student identification number, academic programme, department, year or semester, contact details, official college email, constituency details, mandatory eligibility declarations, and formal acceptance of this instrument.
§ 319.3 The candidate shall submit all supporting documents specified in the official nomination notice.
Article 19A
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Phases And Sequence Of The Electoral Process

19A.1 Electoral Process The UDGHOSH electoral process shall ordinarily be conducted through the following phases:

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 119A.1 Electoral Process The UDGHOSH electoral process shall ordinarily be conducted through the following phases:
§ 219A.1.1 Phase I - Election Notification and Preparation Issuance of the election notification, appointment/designation of election functionaries, publication of the election schedule, and completion of necessary preparatory arrangements.
§ 319A.1.2 Phase II - Constituency and Electoral Roll Finalization Finalization of constituencies and preparation, publication, objection, correction, and certification of the electoral roll in accordance with this Constitution.
§ 419A.1.3 Phase III - Nomination Submission and acceptance of nomination forms and prescribed supporting documents within the notified period.
§ 519A.1.4 Phase IV - Scrutiny of Nominations Examination and verification of nominations and supporting documents in accordance with the eligibility and scrutiny provisions of this Constitution.
§ 619A.1.5 Phase V - Withdrawal of Candidature Withdrawal of candidature within the prescribed period, followed by preparation of the final list of candidates.
§ 719A.1.6 Phase VI - Final Candidate List and Campaigning Publication of the final list of candidates, allotment of symbols where applicable, and commencement of campaigning in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
§ 819A.1.7 Phase VII - Polling Conduct of polling, voter verification, ballot/electronic voting procedures, maintenance of polling records, and other prescribed polling arrangements.
§ 919A.1.8 Phase VIII - Counting and Declaration of Results Counting of votes, preparation and certification of counting records, declaration of results, and publication of the elected candidates.
§ 1019A.1.9 Phase IX - Complaints, Inquiry and Appeal Receipt and examination of complaints, conduct of inquiries where required, imposition of electoral measures in accordance with this Constitution, and consideration of appeals through the prescribed mechanism.
§ 1119A.1.10 Phase X - Re-poll, Countermanding and Contingencies Conduct of re-poll, countermanding, emergency measures, or other corrective electoral action where permitted under this Constitution.
§ 1219A.2 Sequence and Continuity The phases specified in this Article shall ordinarily be conducted in the sequence stated above. The ELC shall publish the applicable dates, timelines, and procedural directions through the official election notification.
§ 1319A.3 Final Electoral Authority The ELC shall have final authority over matters arising directly from the conduct and administration of the UDGHOSH electoral process, subject to the authority vested in the Institute and other competent institutional authorities under applicable institutional rules. No decision of the ELC shall be construed to limit, override, or interfere with any academic, disciplinary, administrative, safety, or other institutional authority vested in the Institute or its competent authorities.
§ 1419A.4 Procedural Nature of Phases The classification of the electoral process into phases is procedural in nature and shall not, by itself, create any new eligibility requirement, penalty, disqualification, power, or authority beyond those expressly provided under this Constitution or approved institutional rules.
Article 20
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Proposers And Verification Of Support

20.1 Each candidate shall be supported by exactly ten eligible proposers, unless a revised number is formally approved and notified before the opening of nominations.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 120.1 Each candidate shall be supported by exactly ten eligible proposers, unless a revised number is formally approved and notified before the opening of nominations.
§ 220.2 Every proposer shall belong to the same constituency as the candidate.
§ 320.3 Every proposer shall provide the required identification details and formal declaration.
§ 420.4 Invalid Proposer Submissions
§ 520.4.1 Duplicate, fabricated, forged, or ineligible proposer entries shall be deemed invalid and shall not be counted towards the required endorsement threshold.
Article 21
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Verification, Scrutiny, And Rejection

21.1 The Election Authority shall verify candidate identity, enrolment status, constituency, attendance record, backlog status, declarations, and proposer eligibility.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 121.1 The Election Authority shall verify candidate identity, enrolment status, constituency, attendance record, backlog status, declarations, and proposer eligibility.
§ 221.2 A nomination paper shall be rejected only on grounds expressly specified in this instrument, the election notification, or approved institutional rules.
§ 321.3 Specific reasons for the rejection of any nomination shall be formally recorded in writing.
Article 22
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Publication Of Final Candidate List And Symbol

ALLOTMENT

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 122.1 Following the completion of scrutiny and the disposal of permitted objections, the official final list of validated candidates shall be published.
§ 222.2 Generic symbols may be allotted to validated candidates through a neutral and transparent procedure.
§ 322.3 A candidate shall not claim, request, or display any symbol associated with a political party.
Chapter VIISTATUTORY DIVISION

Campaign, Manifesto and Representation

Campaign period, permitted activities, external prohibition, digital/social media, and multimedia.

Article 23
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Campaign Period And Academic Dignity

23.1 Campaigning shall take place exclusively within the officially notified campaign period.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 123.1 Campaigning shall take place exclusively within the officially notified campaign period.
§ 223.2 All campaign activity is strictly prohibited during the notified silence period.
§ 323.3 Classroom disruption, obstruction of academic work, or coerced participation of any student is strictly prohibited.
Article 24
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Permitted Campaign Activities And Conduct

24.1 Candidates may express their ideas through approved posters, manifesto materials, public speeches, debates, organized meetings, and permitted digital channels.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 124.1 Candidates may express their ideas through approved posters, manifesto materials, public speeches, debates, organized meetings, and permitted digital channels.
§ 224.2 All campaign materials shall clearly identify the candidate and comply with approved content guidelines and designated placement regulations.
§ 324.3 Constructive criticism focused on issues, proposals, policies, or campaign claims is fully permitted.
§ 424.4 Personal attacks, humiliation, abusive language, and targeted harassment are strictly prohibited.
Article 25
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Prohibition Of External Campaigning

25.1 Ban on Off-Campus Campaign Activity

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 125.1 Ban on Off-Campus Campaign Activity
§ 225.1.1 No candidate, proposer, supporter, or person acting on behalf of a candidate shall organize, participate in, or facilitate any campaign activity outside Institute premises for the purpose of influencing UDGHOSH.
§ 325.2 Scope of Prohibited External Actions
§ 425.2.1 Prohibited external activities include rallies, marches, roadshows, public gatherings, mass mobilization, utilization of vehicles for campaign purposes, engagement of external volunteers, external funding, and political endorsements.
§ 525.3 Designating an activity as informal, personal, or unofficial shall not exempt it from this prohibition where the activity is in substance intended to influence the election.
Article 26
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Campaign Content And Prohibited Expression

26.1 Campaign material shall not contain threats, obscene content, discriminatory content, communal or caste-based mobilization, knowingly false allegations, impersonation, or content intended to incite violence.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 126.1 Campaign material shall not contain threats, obscene content, discriminatory content, communal or caste-based mobilization, knowingly false allegations, impersonation, or content intended to incite violence.
§ 226.2 Criticism shall be directed strictly toward issues, proposals, or documented conduct, and shall not be used for personal intimidation.
§ 326.3 No candidate shall compel any student to attend events, offer support, share content, or endorse campaign material.
Article 27
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Social Media And Digital Conduct

27.1 The provisions of this Code shall apply to all digital activities undertaken in connection with the UDGHOSH election.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 127.1 The provisions of this Code shall apply to all digital activities undertaken in connection with the UDGHOSH election.
§ 227.2 The creation or deployment of fake accounts, impersonation, manipulated screenshots, fabricated evidence, deep fakes, or misleading edits intended to deceive voters is strictly prohibited.
§ 327.3 Private personal information shall not be published or shared without prior lawful or institutional permission.
§ 427.4 Spamming, coordinated harassment, abusive tagging, and mass unsolicited messaging for the purpose of intimidation are strictly prohibited.
§ 527.5 Official Institute or ELC accounts shall not be accessed, operated, or utilized by candidates without express authorization.
Article 28
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Audio, Songs, Memes, And Multimedia

28.1 All campaign multimedia materials shall fully comply with the provisions of this Code.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 128.1 All campaign multimedia materials shall fully comply with the provisions of this Code.
§ 228.2 Multimedia content that is abusive, derogatory, obscene, discriminatory, threatening, or based on communal or caste mobilization is strictly prohibited.
§ 328.3 Popularity or viral status on digital platforms does not render otherwise prohibited content permissible.
Chapter VIIISTATUTORY DIVISION

Polling

Polling arrangements, access control, voting procedure, integrity, and room discipline.

Article 29
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Polling Arrangements And Access Control

29.1 The Election Authority shall specify the date, time, location, and method of polling.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 129.1 The Election Authority shall specify the date, time, location, and method of polling.
§ 229.2 Only authorized polling personnel may control polling materials and access.
§ 329.3 Voter verification shall be conducted using approved institutional identification or records.
Article 30
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Voting Procedure And Integrity

30.1 A voter shall vote only once and only in their assigned constituency.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 130.1 A voter shall vote only once and only in their assigned constituency.
§ 230.2 A voter shall not be required to reveal the choice made.
§ 330.3 Impersonation, duplicate voting, vote-buying, coercion, and obstruction are strictly prohibited.
Article 31
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Polling Discipline And Order

31.1 Unauthorized campaign activity within a polling area is prohibited.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 131.1 Unauthorized campaign activity within a polling area is prohibited.
§ 231.2 Polling personnel shall maintain orderly access and shall not engage in arguments with participants.
§ 331.3 Serious disruption shall be formally recorded and escalated to the competent authority.
Chapter IXSTATUTORY DIVISION

Counting and Declaration of Result

Vote counting, ballot reconciliation, audit verification, and result declaration.

Article 32
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Counting Of Votes And Ballot Reconciliation

32.1 Counting shall be conducted exclusively by authorized personnel.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 132.1 Counting shall be conducted exclusively by authorized personnel.
§ 232.2 Candidates or authorized observers may be permitted to remain present, subject to space availability and security requirements.
§ 332.3 Ballot reconciliation shall be fully completed prior to final certification.
§ 432.4 Criteria for invalid ballots shall be notified before polling or counting commences.
Article 33
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Verification, Audit, And Record Retention

33.1 Counting records shall be checked and verified by at least two authorized personnel or through another approved verification method.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 133.1 Counting records shall be checked and verified by at least two authorized personnel or through another approved verification method.
§ 233.2 A clerical error identified prior to final certification may be corrected, provided a formal written record is maintained.
§ 333.3 All election records shall be preserved for the period specified by the competent authority.
Article 34
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Declaration Of Result And Withholding

34.1 The election result shall be declared through the officially notified procedure.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 134.1 The election result shall be declared through the officially notified procedure.
§ 234.2 The official declaration shall specify the constituency and the certified result.
§ 334.3 A result may be withheld where a formally ordered inquiry or re-poll directly affects its validity.
Article 34A
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Application Of The Code Of Conduct

34A.1 The provisions relating to campaign conduct, electoral conduct, prohibited activities, digital conduct, polling conduct, counting conduct, and electoral violations contained in this Constitution shall collectively constitute the Code of Conduct applicable to the UDGHOSH electoral process.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 134A.1 The provisions relating to campaign conduct, electoral conduct, prohibited activities, digital conduct, polling conduct, counting conduct, and electoral violations contained in this Constitution shall collectively constitute the Code of Conduct applicable to the UDGHOSH electoral process.
§ 234A.2 The Code of Conduct shall apply to all candidates, proposers, supporters, campaign representatives, voters, election officials, and other persons participating in or directly involved with the electoral process, to the extent applicable to their respective roles.
§ 334A.3 The Code of Conduct shall be read together with the provisions of this Constitution, the official election notification, and applicable approved institutional rules.
§ 434A.4 Nothing in the Code of Conduct shall limit, override, or otherwise affect the authority of the Institute or any competent institutional authority under applicable institutional rules.
Chapter XSTATUTORY DIVISION

Electoral Violations and Code of Conduct

Classification of violations, prohibited conduct, admissibility of evidence, penalties, and due process.

Article 35
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

General Electoral Violations And Classification

35.1 Definition of Electoral Violation

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 135.1 Definition of Electoral Violation
§ 235.1.1 An electoral violation constitutes any conduct prohibited by this instrument or any lawful election direction issued pursuant to it.
§ 335.2 Legal Character and Classification
§ 435.2.1 Violations under this instrument shall be treated strictly as institutional procedural violations applicable to this simulation.
§ 535.2.2 Such violations shall not be described, classified, or construed as statutory criminal offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Article 36
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Prohibited Conduct

36.1 Bribery, gifts, inducements, or promises intended to influence a vote are strictly prohibited.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 136.1 Bribery, gifts, inducements, or promises intended to influence a vote are strictly prohibited.
§ 236.2 Threats, intimidation, coercion, violence, and hooliganism are strictly prohibited.
§ 336.3 Impersonation, fabricated identity, forged documents, and electoral fraud are strictly prohibited.
§ 436.4 Damage to Institute property or unauthorized campaign material is strictly prohibited.
§ 536.5 Knowingly false allegations presented as verified facts to mislead voters are strictly prohibited.
§ 636.6 Forced participation, harassment, and obstruction of another candidate's lawful campaign are strictly prohibited.
§ 736.7 Conduct Having Independent Legal or Institutional Consequences.
§ 836.7.1 Where any conduct prohibited under this Constitution may also constitute an offence or other violation under applicable law, the electoral action taken under this Constitution shall be without prejudice to any action that may lawfully be taken by the competent statutory, law-enforcement, or institutional authority.
§ 936.7.2 Where legally applicable, conduct involving undue influence, personation, bribery, false statements in connection with an election, unlawful election payments, or failure to maintain prescribed election accounts may be referred to the applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Sections 171 to 177, as applicable to the facts and legal context.
§ 1036.7.3 Reference to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 shall not be construed as conferring upon the ELC, Election Authority, or any UDGHOSH electoral body the powers of a police authority, prosecutor, court, or other statutory authority.
§ 1136.7.4 Electoral penalties imposed under this Constitution are institutional electoral measures and may operate independently of, and without prejudice to, any disciplinary, administrative, academic, statutory, or legal proceedings that may be initiated by the competent authority.
Article 37
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Responsibility Of Candidate

37.1 A candidate is not automatically responsible for every independent act of a supporter.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 137.1 A candidate is not automatically responsible for every independent act of a supporter.
§ 237.2 Candidate-level action may be taken where there is sufficient evidence that the candidate directed, authorized, materially assisted, coordinated, encouraged, or knowingly permitted the prohibited conduct, or knowingly accepted or retained a material electoral advantage arising directly from such conduct after becoming aware of it.
§ 337.2.1 For the purposes of this Article, a material electoral advantage means a demonstrable electoral benefit that is reasonably connected to the prohibited conduct and is capable of affecting, or reasonably tending to affect, voter participation, voter choice, campaign reach, or the electoral result.
§ 437.3 Relevant circumstances and supporting evidence shall be formally recorded before imposing any serious penalty.
Article 38
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Admissibility And Evaluation Of Evidence

38.1 Evidence may include signed complaints, photographs, video, verified digital evidence, official records, witness statements, polling or counting records, and lawfully available CCTV footage.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 138.1 Evidence may include signed complaints, photographs, video, verified digital evidence, official records, witness statements, polling or counting records, and lawfully available CCTV footage.
§ 238.2 Anonymous complaints may serve as information requiring verification, but shall not alone automatically establish liability.
§ 338.3 Reliability, relevance, and authenticity of all evidence shall be thoroughly considered.
Article 39
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Graduated Penalties

39.1 Minor Violation: A Minor violation shall attract a monetary penalty of ₹500, Warning, direction for correction, or official written record.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 139.1 Minor Violation: A Minor violation shall attract a monetary penalty of ₹500, Warning, direction for correction, or official written record.
§ 239.1.1 Where a monetary penalty of ₹500 is imposed, the concerned candidate or participant shall deposit the prescribed amount through the officially notified mode within 12 hours of formal communication of the penalty order.
§ 339.2 Moderate Violation: A Moderate violation shall attract a monetary penalty of ₹1000, Formal warning, removal of offending material, or authorized temporary campaign restriction. 39.2.1, in addition to such formal warning, removal of offending material, or authorized temporary campaign restriction as may be applicable.
§ 439.2.2 Where a monetary penalty of ₹1000 is imposed, the concerned candidate or participant shall deposit the prescribed amount through the officially notified mode within 12 hours of formal communication of the penalty order.
§ 539.2.3 Failure to deposit the monetary penalty within the prescribed six-hour period shall constitute a separate electoral violation. Where the person is a candidate, such non-compliance shall constitute grounds for disqualification under the applicable procedure prescribed by this Constitution.
§ 639.3 Serious Violation: Suspension of campaign activity, restriction of participation privileges, or referral for disqualification proceedings.
§ 739.4 Severe Violation: Disqualification or withholding of result, enforced exclusively by the competent designated authority after due procedure, subject to emergency safety measures.
Article 40
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Procedural Safeguards And Due Process

40.1 No penalty shall be imposed without reasonable notice of the alleged violation and a reasonable opportunity to respond, except where an immediate temporary measure is necessary to protect safety or election integrity.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 140.1 No penalty shall be imposed without reasonable notice of the alleged violation and a reasonable opportunity to respond, except where an immediate temporary measure is necessary to protect safety or election integrity.
§ 240.2 Every serious order shall explicitly state the conduct complained of, material considered, findings, penalty imposed, and available appeal route.
§ 340.3 Public humiliation shall not be utilized as an enforcement method.
Chapter XISTATUTORY DIVISION

Complaints, Inquiry and Appeal

Filing of complaints, inquiry procedure, appellate mechanism, and finality.

Article 41
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Filing And Contents Of Complaints

41.1 Mandatory Complaint Details

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 141.1 Mandatory Complaint Details
§ 241.1.1 A formal complaint shall identify the complainant, respondent, constituency, date, place, alleged conduct, and available evidence, except in cases of anonymous information submitted for preliminary verification.
§ 341.1.2 Complaints should be filed strictly within the period specified by the Election Authority.
Article 42
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Inquiry Procedure And Due Process

42.1 The designated grievance authority may conduct a preliminary examination of any complaint received.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 142.1 The designated grievance authority may conduct a preliminary examination of any complaint received.
§ 242.2 Where necessary, the respondent shall receive formal notice and a reasonable opportunity to explain their position.
§ 342.3 Any inquiry proceeding shall remain strictly proportionate to the gravity and seriousness of the allegation
Article 43
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Appellate Mechanism And Finality

43.1 A participant may appeal an adverse decision through the officially notified stages of appeal.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 143.1 A participant may appeal an adverse decision through the officially notified stages of appeal.
§ 243.2 The proposed appellate stages comprise the Election Grievance Officer or Commission, the Election Grievance Committee, and the Chief Election Commissioner or designated Faculty Authority.
§ 343.3 Any final decision within the simulation remains ultimately subject to the overarching authority of the Institute.
Chapter XIISTATUTORY DIVISION

Emergency Powers

Temporary emergency measures, session pauses, and safety protocols.

Article 44
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Temporary Emergency Measures

44.1 Where violence, serious disruption, suspected tampering, safety risk, or other urgent circumstance threatens election integrity or safety, the designated officer may temporarily pause the affected activity.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 144.1 Where violence, serious disruption, suspected tampering, safety risk, or other urgent circumstance threatens election integrity or safety, the designated officer may temporarily pause the affected activity.
§ 244.2 The specific reason, exact time, and scope of the temporary pause shall be formally recorded.
§ 344.3 A temporary pause implemented under this article does not by itself constitute a final disqualification.
§ 444.4 The matter necessitating the pause shall promptly be referred to the competent authority.
Chapter XIIISTATUTORY DIVISION

Re-Poll, Countermanding and Contingencies

Grounds and authority for re-poll, countermanding of elections, and records of reasons.

Article 45
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Grounds And Authority For Re-Poll

45.1 A re-poll may be considered where serious interruption, technical failure, proven fraud, significant irregularity, ballot mismatch, loss or tampering of election material, or force majeure materially affects polling.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 145.1 A re-poll may be considered where serious interruption, technical failure, proven fraud, significant irregularity, ballot mismatch, loss or tampering of election material, or force majeure materially affects polling.
§ 245.2 A re-poll shall be ordered exclusively by the designated authority.
Article 46
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Countermanding Of Elections And Record Of

REASONS

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 146.1 Where election integrity cannot reasonably be preserved, the competent authority may countermand the affected poll and issue further directions.
§ 246.2 Detailed reasons for countermanding shall be formally recorded and communicated to relevant parties.
Chapter XIVSTATUTORY DIVISION

Financial Provisions

Nomination fees, campaign expenditure limits, financial disclosures, and transaction records.

Article 47
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Nomination Fees, Campaign Expenditure, And

DISCLOSURES

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 147.1.1 Any nomination processing fee or other required financial amount shall be separately specified in the official election notification.
§ 247.1.2 Nomination fee will not be refunded in any circumstances.
§ 347.2 A proposed nomination processing fee of ₹200 may apply, subject strictly to approval by the competent authority.
§ 447.3 A proposed campaign expenditure ceiling of ₹1,000 may apply, provided it is approved and formally notified prior to the commencement of campaigning
§ 547.4 External political funding or prohibited financial support shall not be permitted.
§ 647.5 Where required, candidates shall submit formal campaign expenditure declarations in the prescribed form.
Article 47A
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Financial Transactions, Receipts And Records

47A.1 Applicability All monetary transactions made under this Constitution, including nomination processing fees, security deposits, penalties, or any other authorized electoral payment will only be done through UPI so that a reference number and transaction id, shall be formally recorded and maintained by the Election Authority or the authority designated for financial administration.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 147A.1 Applicability All monetary transactions made under this Constitution, including nomination processing fees, security deposits, penalties, or any other authorized electoral payment will only be done through UPI so that a reference number and transaction id, shall be formally recorded and maintained by the Election Authority or the authority designated for financial administration.
§ 247A.2 Unique Transaction Identification Every monetary transaction shall be assigned a unique transaction identification number and, where prescribed, a unique code associated with the candidate, participant, or relevant electoral proceeding. The transaction identification number and unique code shall be used for maintaining, verifying, and retrieving the corresponding transaction record.
§ 347A.3 Mandatory Transaction Details The record of every monetary transaction shall, at a minimum, contain:
§ 447A.3.1 name of the person making the payment;
§ 547A.3.2 candidate identification or constituency, wherever applicable;
§ 647A.3.3 nature and purpose of the payment;
§ 747A.3.4 amount paid;
§ 847A.3.5 date and time of transaction;
§ 947A.3.6 transaction identification number;
§ 1047A.3.7 unique code generated or assigned for the transaction; and
§ 1147A.3.8 mode of payment and such other particulars as may be prescribed by the Election Authority.
§ 1247A.4 Acknowledgment and Copies Upon completion of any monetary transaction, both the payer and the receiving authority shall be provided with a copy or electronic acknowledgment of the transaction record containing the transaction identification number and unique code.
§ 1347A.5 Verification of Transaction The transaction identification number and unique code may be used by either party to verify the transaction details maintained in the official electoral records. Any discrepancy shall be reported to the Election Authority within the period prescribed for financial record verification.
§ 1447A.6 Record Maintenance The Election Authority shall maintain an official record of all monetary transactions conducted under this Constitution. Such records shall be preserved for the period prescribed by the Institute or the Election Authority and shall be made available to the competent authority for verification, audit, inquiry, or appeal where required.
§ 1547A.7 No Unrecorded Payment No nomination fee, penalty, security deposit, or other authorized electoral payment shall be treated as officially received unless the transaction is recorded through the prescribed mechanism and an acknowledgment containing the transaction identification number and unique code is generated.
Chapter XVSTATUTORY DIVISION

Withdrawal

Procedure, timeline, and notification for withdrawal of candidature.

Article 48
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Withdrawal Of Candidature

48.1 A candidate may withdraw their candidature within the officially notified withdrawal period.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 148.1 A candidate may withdraw their candidature within the officially notified withdrawal period.
§ 248.2 Notice of withdrawal shall be submitted in writing using the prescribed form.
§ 348.3 Following the expiration of the notified deadline, withdrawal shall not ordinarily be permitted except under an approved contingency.
§ 448.4 If any candidate choses to withdraw there nomination, nomination processing fee will not be refunded in any case.
Chapter XVISTATUTORY DIVISION

Miscellaneous Provisions

Campaign materials, property protection, academic non-disruption, savings clause, and amendments.

Article 49
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Campaign Material And Protection Of Property

49.1 Campaign material shall be placed strictly at locations approved by the Institute.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 149.1 Campaign material shall be placed strictly at locations approved by the Institute.
§ 249.2 No campaign material shall cause damage to Institute property.
§ 349.3 Candidates shall remove all campaign material within the notified post-election period.
Article 50
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Academic Non-Disruption

50.1 Election activity shall not materially interfere with scheduled classes, examinations, laboratory sessions, or essential academic operations.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 150.1 Election activity shall not materially interfere with scheduled classes, examinations, laboratory sessions, or essential academic operations.
§ 250.2 Election officials shall coordinate with the relevant institutional authority wherever election activities intersect with academic schedules.
Article 51
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Protection Against Misuse Of Institutional

IDENTITY

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 151.1 No person shall use the name, logo, identity, official communication channels, or official status of the Institute or the ELC without express authorization.
§ 251.2 Making false statements suggesting official endorsement shall constitute a serious procedural violation.
Article 52
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Power To Issue Directions

52.1 The Election Authority may issue administrative directions consistent with this instrument regarding procedure, scheduling, safety, polling administration, and record management.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 152.1 The Election Authority may issue administrative directions consistent with this instrument regarding procedure, scheduling, safety, polling administration, and record management.
§ 252.2 No direction shall override an established institutional rule or create a new substantive penalty without proper approval.
Article 53
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Savings Clause And Overriding Effect

53.1 Nothing in this instrument shall prevent the Institute from acting under applicable institutional rules where conduct affects academic discipline, campus safety, property, harassment, cyber security, or other institutional interests.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 153.1 Nothing in this instrument shall prevent the Institute from acting under applicable institutional rules where conduct affects academic discipline, campus safety, property, harassment, cyber security, or other institutional interests.
§ 253.2 Where another institutional rule provides a different authority or procedure, that rule shall prevail for the specific matter it governs.
Article 54
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Review, Amendment, And Notification

54.1 The competent institutional authority may amend this instrument to ensure legality, safety, operational feasibility, or procedural fairness.

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 154.1 The competent institutional authority may amend this instrument to ensure legality, safety, operational feasibility, or procedural fairness.
§ 254.2 Substantive amendments shall be formally communicated to affected participants as soon as reasonably practicable
SchedulesSTATUTORY DIVISION

Statutory Schedules & Authentication Particulars

Schedule I (List of Constituencies), Schedule II (Compulsory Nomination Documents), and Schedule III (Institutional Approval & Authentication).

Schedule I
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

List Of Proposed Constituencies

1.1 Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 11.1 Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
§ 21.2 Computer Science and Engineering - Artificial Intelligence (CSE-AI)
§ 31.3 Computer Science and Engineering - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
§ 4(CSE-AIML)
§ 51.4 Computer Science Hindi (CSH)
§ 61.5 Information Technology (IT)
§ 71.6 Computer Science and Data Science (CSDS)
§ 81.7 Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
§ 91.8 Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
§ 101.9 Mechanical Engineering (ME)
§ 111.10 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
§ 121.11 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
§ 131.12 Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
§ 141.13 Master of Computer Application (MCA)
Schedule II
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Compulsory Nomination Documents

2.1 Every candidate seeking to contest an election under UDGHOSH shall submit the

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 12.1 Every candidate seeking to contest an election under UDGHOSH shall submit the
§ 2documents prescribed under this Schedule, subject to the eligibility requirements
§ 3contained in this Constitution and the applicable election notification.
§ 42.2 The following documents shall be compulsory:
§ 52.2.1 A duly completed and formally executed Nomination Form.
§ 62.2.2 Authentic student identification or official proof of current enrolment.
§ 72.2.3 Certified attendance verification record.
§ 82.2.4 Official Attendance Exception Certificate, where applicable under Article
§ 918.
§ 102.2.5 Formal declaration regarding active academic backlog status.
§ 112.2.6 Disciplinary eligibility declaration confirming that the candidate is not
§ 12subject to an institutional restriction that renders the candidate ineligible
§ 13to contest.
§ 142.2.7 Written undertaking accepting and agreeing to comply with this
§ 15Constitution and the Code of Conduct.
§ 162.2.8 Exactly ten duly executed proposer declarations, subject to any amendment
§ 17or modification lawfully notified prior to the commencement of
§ 18nominations.
§ 192.3 The Election Authority shall verify the documents submitted by each
§ 20candidate during the scrutiny process in accordance with this
§ 21Constitution and Schedule IV.
§ 222.4 Submission of documents under this Schedule shall not by itself establish
§ 23eligibility where any substantive eligibility requirement prescribed by
§ 24this Constitution has not been satisfied.
Schedule III
STATUTORY ENACTMENT

Institutional Approval And Authentication

3.1 This Constitution shall be subject to approval and authentication by the competent

§ STATUTORY SUB-CLAUSES & MANDATES:
§ 13.1 This Constitution shall be subject to approval and authentication by the competent
§ 2institutional authority of GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management.
§ 33.2 Upon approval, the following particulars shall be recorded:
§ 43.2.1 Title of the instrument: UDGHOSH 2026 Electoral Constitution, Rules and
§ 5Code of Conduct
§ 63.2.2 Approval authority
§ 73.2.3 Designation
§ 83.2.4 Approval / Order Number
§ 93.2.5 Date of approval
§ 103.2.6 Effective date
§ 113.2.7 Signature of competent institutional authority
§ 123.2.8 Official seal, where applicable
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