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If any person is elected in more than one constituency in an election, he shall, within sixty days from the date of the first meeting of the Board of Councillors, after a Municipal general election, resign from the constituency excepting one constituency which he shall represent in the Municipality. On his failing to do so within the stipulated time, the Commission, in consultation with the State Government, declare the constituency, excepting one constituency which he shall represent in the Municipality, vacant : Provided that in case of a Municipal by election, if any person is elected from more that one constituency such person shall have to resign from constituency, excepting one constituency which he shall represent in the Municipality, within one month from the date of declaration of result. On his failing to do so within the stipulated time, the Commission, in consultation with the State Government, declare the constituency, excepting one constituency which he shall represent in the Municipality vacant. Report of the results. As soon as may be after the result of an election has been declared, the Municipal Returning Officer shall report the result to the appropriate authority and the Commission who shall immediately publish the names of elected member in the Official Gazette. Account of election expenses and maximum thereof.