ECP states half of the Senate members will retire on March 11, 2021 after completing their six-year term
As per the Constitution, elections cannot be held before the 30-day period on seats that will fall vacant after the expiry of the term of the members of the Senate: Commission
The seats fell vacant after deaths of elected leaders.
The nomination papers will be submitted on December 23 and scrutiny will be conducted on January 4, whereas, appeals will be reviewed from January 6 to 14, reads the ECP notification.