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the electoral roll of a constituency, merely because he is the Ruler of a Covenanting or other State, or the Talukdar of a Taluka or Estate.

4. All order shall in due course be made and proclaimed by the Raj Pramukh providing, consistently with the foregoing provisions of this Schedule, for—

(a) the delimitation of constituencies;
(b) the preparation of electoral rolls;
(c) the qualifications for membership of the Assembly;
(d) the qualifications entitling persons to vote in the elections.
(e) conduct of the elections, including bye-elections for the filling of casual vacancies;
(f) corrupt practices at or in connection with such elections; and
(g) the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections.

In confirmation of the above Covenant we append our signatures, on behalf of ourselves, our heirs and successors.

Rulers of the Covenanting States.

The Government of India hereby concur in the above Covenant and guarantee all its provisions. In confirmation whereof Mr. Vapal Pangunni Menon, Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of States, appends his signature on behalf and with the authority of the Government of India.

V. P. MENON,

Secretary to the Government of India,

Ministry of States.

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