Section 38. Publication of list of contesting candidates

7[ 38. Publication of list of contesting candidates.— (1) Immediately after the expiry of the period within which candidatures may be withdrawn under sub-section (1) of section 37, the returning officer shall prepare and publish in such form and manner as may be prescribed a list of contesting candidates, that is to say, candidates who were included in the list of validly nominated candidates and who have not withdrawn their candidature within the said period. 8[(2) For the purpose of listing the names under sub-section (1), the candidates shall be classified as follows, namely: — (i) candidates of recognised political parties; (ii) candidates of registered political parties other than those mentioned in clause (i); (iii) other candidates.