<p>Election to the seat has been necessitated following the death of sitting member M Rajasekara Murthy. 88-year old Murthy, a JD(S) member of Rajya Sabha, died on December 5 and his term of office was to expire on April 2 next year.<br /><br />According to schedule, the notification will be issued on February 14. Last date for filing nominations will be February 21 and scrutiny would take place the following day. <br /><br />Last date for withdrawal of candidatures will be February 24. Counting of votes will also take place on March 3.</p>
<p>Election to the seat has been necessitated following the death of sitting member M Rajasekara Murthy. 88-year old Murthy, a JD(S) member of Rajya Sabha, died on December 5 and his term of office was to expire on April 2 next year.<br /><br />According to schedule, the notification will be issued on February 14. Last date for filing nominations will be February 21 and scrutiny would take place the following day. <br /><br />Last date for withdrawal of candidatures will be February 24. Counting of votes will also take place on March 3.</p>