धारा 23 ·

If the State Election Commission is satisfied that a 1[contesting candidate for the post of Sarpanch, Member of Mandal Praja Parishad Territorial Constituency and Member of Zilla Praja Parishad Territorial Constituency,-] (a) has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by or under this Act; and (b) has no good reason or justification for the failure, the State Election Commission shall, after following the procedure prescribed, by order published in the Telangana Gazette declare him,- (i) to be ineligible for a period of three years from the date of the said order to contest any election held for any office under this Act; and 1. Substituted by Act No.8 of 2021. Disqualification for failure to lodge account of election expenses. (ii) to have ceased to hold office in case he is elected. Disqualification for failure to discharge the duties and perform the functions of Gram Panchyat.