Elections to the managing committee of Shree Rudreshwar Devasthan at Harvalem will be held on November 22, with 1,728 Mahajans listed as eligible to participate, according to a notice issued by the Bicholim Deputy Collector. The elections for the 2025–2028 term had remained pending for several years owing to judicial proceedings over Mahajan eligibility and enrolment.Nominations will be accepted on November 20 from 10 am to 3 pm, followed by scrutiny. Candidates can withdraw on November 21 between 10 am and 3 pm. Voting will take place at the Devasthan premises from 9 am to 5 pm on November 22, with registration and identity verification from 8 am to 9 am. Counting will follow the close of polling. Bicholim Joint Mamlatdar-II Shailesh Kothawale will preside over the elections which remain subject to the outcome of a pending High Court petition and further judicial directions.
