Shimla, March 7 : The Election Commission on Monday released the election schedule of a Rajya Sabha seat falling vacant on April 2, 2022, State Chief Electoral Officer C Paulrasu said in a press release issued here today. He said the notification would be issued by the ECI on March 14, 2022 to fill a lone seat of Rajaya Sabha in Himachal as a result of the retirement of Congress Member of Rajaya Sabha Anand Sharma at the end of his term. The Secretary of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has been designated as the Returning Officer and Deputy Secretary, Legislative Assembly Himachal Pradesh as the Assistant Returning Officer. The candidates would have to deposit security of Rs 10,000 for general and Rs 5000 for SC and ST category, as the last date of filling nomination is on March 21. The date of scrutiny is on March 22, last date for withdrawal of nominations is March 24 and voting and counting of votes would be held at Dr Y S Parmar Library in Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Complex Shimla on March 31. The entire election process would be completed before April 2. ML RJ