The directive has been issued under the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011.

For the first time, elections for all municipal bodies in the state will be held simultaneously, and the Commission has completed all preparations for the same.

In a letter sent to all districts, Election Commission Secretary Radhey Shyam Prasad reiterated that individuals with more than two children will not be eligible to contest the upcoming municipal elections.

It will also be mandatory for candidates contesting the polls to complete a self-declaration form and attach it to the nomination form.

The Commission further directed that candidates having outstanding taxes, fees or rent will not be allowed to file their nominations for the 2026 municipal elections. While compound interest on dues before 9 February 2013 will be waived, candidates must pay the principal amount along with simple interest.

“All pending municipal taxes must be cleared by the 2024–25 financial year,” stated the notification. Any discrepancy found during the self-declaration and verification process will result in the nomination being cancelled.