The election schedule of the apex body of fishery cooperatives-Fishcopfed has been finally announced and the election is slated for 26th February 2021. The news of the rejection of Vice-President of Fishcopfed Ramdas P.Sandhe name from the voters list has, meanwhile become the talk of the town.
Sandhe, a senior co-operator from Maharashtra is not in the list of eligible voters. The name of Sandhe, who is also the outgoing Vice-President of Fishcopfed was rejected from the voters list during scrutiny on various grounds.
Sources said, the reason for rejection of Sandhe was that his letter for becoming a voter was addressed to the MD and not to the RO. Joseph Baxla, Assistant Registrar, Delhi has been appointed as the returning officer.
The names of other senior leaders including Fishcopfed’s outgoing President T Prasad Rao Dora, former Chairman Prakash Lonare and many more are, however, there in the voter list.
Though there are about 109 district and state level fishery co-ops which are the members of Fishcopfed, quite a few societies are under liquidation. On an average, out of 90 active fishery societies only 46 societies have filed for becoming a voter. After the scrutiny, only 22 names were found to be eligible.
It bears recall that 15th February 2020 was the last day for filing objections. By 19 February the picture would be clear how many voters are eligible to vote in the election. Various reasons for rejection include outstanding dues, not attending AGM in three consecutive years in a row and many others.
According to the election schedule, the filling of nominations from candidates contesting for elections to vacancies will be up to 25th February 2021 till 12:30 PM. The scrutiny of nominations and publication of the list of valid nominations will be published on 25th Feb till 3:00 PM. Withdrawal and Publication of the final list of candidates after withdrawal will be published on the same day after the list of valid nominations are published.
The polling if needed will be on 26th February 2021 and counting of votes and declaration of results will be announced immediately after the polling is over.