⚖️ ELECTION NOTIFICATION Bar Council of the State of Telangana 📜 Issued as per directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India The Bar Council of the State of Telangana has announced the schedule and guidelines for the election of its members, ensuring a transparent and regulated electoral process. 🗳️ Election Overview 🎯 Objective: Election of members to the Bar Council of the State of Telangana 📅 Election Date: Friday, 30 January 2026 ⏰ Polling Time: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 👥 Total Seats: 25 Members 👩 20% seats reserved for women ➕ 10% seats reserved through co-option 📍 Polling Locations 🏛️ Respective Bar Association premises across Telangana ⚖️ Separate polling arrangements for: High Court voters Hyderabad & Secunderabad Bar Associations Advocates enrolled with Telangana Bar Council and practicing in Delhi 🗓️ Important Election Schedule 📝 Nomination Process 📌 Filing of Nominations: 🗓️ 27 December 2025 – 31 December 2025 ⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 🔍 Scrutiny of Nominations: 🗓️ 1 January 2026 – 3 January 2026 📢 Publication of Valid Nominations: 🗓️ 3 January 2026 ⏰ 5:30 p.m. 🔙 Withdrawal of Nominations: 🗓️ 4 January 2026 – 6 January 2026 ⏰ Up to 5:00 p.m. 📄 Final List of Candidates: 🗓️ 8 January 2026 📊 Vote Counting 🗓️ Commencement: 10 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:30 a.m. 📌 Nomination Requirements 💰 Nomination Fee: ₹1,25,000/- (Non-refundable) 📑 Mandatory Affidavits: Declaration regarding: Disciplinary proceedings Criminal cases Convictions (within the last 9 months) ✍️ Proposers Required: Nomination must be proposed by 10 voters All proposers must sign the nomination form ⚠️ Grievance Redressal Any disputes or objections shall be addressed to: 🏛️ High-Powered Election Committee, or 🏛️ High-Powered Supervisory Committee ✅ Decisions of these committees shall be final and binding 📞 Official Authority & Contact 🧑‍💼 Issued By: V. Naga Lakshmi 🏢 Designation: Secretary, Bar Council of Telangana 📍 Office: High Court Premises, Hyderabad ☎️ Phone: 040-24524116 📅 Date of Issue: 20 December 2025