(PER : HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJAY MANOHAR SAHAI) 1. We have heard Mr.N.K.Majmudar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.P.C.Kavina, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr.Biren Vaishnav appearing for respondent nos.1 to 4.
2. This writ petition has been filed for declaring nomination accepted by Election Officer of respondent no. 5 to be invalid. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the election of 168 Choryasi constituency, Dist: Surat for which respondent no.5 has filed his nomination wherein he has concealed details of his immovable property as well as not correctly stated his educational qualifications. In this regard, the petitioner has made a representation to the Chief Electoral Officer and prays this his representation be decided for cancellation of nomination of respondent no.5. In our opinion, such direction cannot be issued at this stage when the nomination has been filed, finalised and final list of candidates has been declared.
3. We do not find any merits in this petition. This petition fails and is accordingly dismissed.
(V.M.SAHAI, J.) (S.G.SHAH, J.) VCDarji