SATV Kathmandu, Dec 1: The local level by-election is being held for various 41 vacant posts today. The voting takes places from 7:00am to 5:00pm in the respective local levels.    

The by-election is conducted for the posts of a mayor and a deputy mayor at the municipality; two chairs and four vice chairs of rural municipalities, and 33 ward chairs totaling 41 posts.    

All preparation for the by-election was in place, according to Spokesperson of Election Commission, Nita Pokhrel Aryal. 

The voters can exercise their right by visiting their voting centres where they are registered in the voters' list.    

Any one of the official documents from among voter's ID card, citizenship certificate, National ID card, passport, PAN or driving license can be produced to tally the voter list and cast vote.    

A total of 376 candidates from various 20 political parties and independent ones are in the fray.    

The EC has urged all concerned voting officers and employees to ensure free and fair atmosphere for voting. Similarly, cooperation from political parties, voters, media and observers has been sought for the successful conduct of the election.