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Nomination papers for the panchayat elections will be distributed and received by the authorised officers on Tuesday though it is a government holiday on account of Chhat Puja. 

The Hailakandi district administration has ordered the authorised officers to distribute and receive nomination papers from the candidates though it is a government holiday on account of Chhat Puja on Tuesday. The Circle Officers have been asked to coordinate with the authorised officers. 

District Development Commissioner, FR Laskar said issue and receiving of nomination papers from the intending candidates shall remain functional on all days except on holidays notified under NI Act. 

Till now no nomination paper has been received from any Panchayat Raj Institution constituency.  Hailakandi has 11 ZPMs comprising 62 Gaon Panchayats. Along with 10 districts, Hailakandi goes to polls in the second phase on December 9.