Fatehgarh Sahib, August 18

While deciding a petition, Election Tribunal-cum-SDM, Amloh, has disqualified Raghbir Singh, an independent councillor of Ward No. 29 of the Mandi Gobindgarh Municipal Council (MC) from his post.

An election petition was filed by Harjinder Singh, a defeated candidate, alleging that Raghbir had furnished wrong information in his nomination papers.

Harjinder said as per the RTI received from MC a water supply connection was given at Raghbir’s residence. Harjinder mentioned that the water supply connection was illegal and the MC had served Raghbir notice to deposit Rs15,220, but he failed to do so. Rather, Raghbir managed to obtain an improper no dues certificate from the MC, Harjinder added. Raghbir also concealed facts while filing nomination papers, said Harjinder.

Deciding the petition, the Election Tribunal, Amloh, disqualified Raghbir from the post of councillor.

When contacted, Raghbir he said the house was owned by his father. So, there was no question of him concealing any facts and pending dues, Raghbir added. I will challenge the orders in the Punjab and Haryana High Court,” said Raghbir. — OC

The complaint

An election petition was filed by Harjinder Singh, a defeated candidate, alleging that Raghbir had furnished wrong information in his nomination papers.