Srinagar, 29 July: The Kashmir Hotel & Restaurant Owners Association (KHAROA), previously known as Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHARA) & Kashmir Hotel & Restaurant Owners Federation (KHAROF/KHAROF COMBINE), has officially announced the schedule for the election of the First Managing Committee for the term 2024-26. According to a statement issued to Ziraat Times, this significant election will take place on 31st August 2024, from 11 AM to 5 PM, at the Administrative Office of the Association, located at Khidmat Complex Phase 2nd Regal Lane, Residency Road, Srinagar. Voting will be conducted via a secret ballot system.
Key Election Details:
1. Eligibility and Nomination Process:
– Only one representative per establishment is eligible to contest in the election.
– Candidates must clear all outstanding dues up to 31st March 2025 by 9th August 2024, 5 PM.
– Members affiliated with or having membership in any other hotel/restaurant association in Kashmir are not eligible to contest as per Article 16(iii) of the Association’s Constitution.
– Nomination forms will be available from 29th July 2024, and must be filed by 9th August 2024, 5 PM.
2. Voting Eligibility:
– Members must clear outstanding dues for the financial year ending 2024-25 by 24th August 2024.
– Members who fail to clear dues by 31st March 2025 will not be eligible to vote.
3. Election Identification Cards:
– All members will be issued Election ID Cards. In case of loss or damage, replacements can be requested in writing three days before the polling date.
4. Election Timeline:
– Nomination Form Issuance: 29th July 2024
– Last Date for Dues Payment: 9th August 2024, 5 PM
– Nomination Filing Deadline: 9th August 2024, 5 PM
– Withdrawal of Nominations: 14th August 2024, 5 PM
– Scrutiny of Nominations: 16th August 2024, 5 PM
– Issuance of Election ID Cards: 24th August 2024, 5 PM
– Polling Date: 31st August 2024, 11 AM to 5 PM
– Vote Counting: 2nd September 2024
Additional Information:
– In case of disruptions such as Hartal/Bandh, the election activities will be rescheduled.
– Each member is entitled to an Election Identification Card, essential for voting.
– Written applications for Election ID Cards should be submitted on official establishment letterhead, signed and sealed.
For further information and clarifications, members can contact the Association at their offices in Khidmat Complex, Phase 2nd, Regal Lane, Residency Road, Srinagar, or M.A Link Road, Munawarabad, Srinagar.
