KOTTAYAM: The Puthupally by-election is scheduled for September 5 with the vote counting set for September 8. The code of conduct has been enforced for the election. Nomination papers can be submitted until the 17th of this month and can be withdrawn until August 21.
The by-election in Puthupally was necessitated by the unfortunate demise of the former Chief Minister, Oommen Chandy.