Mumbai, February 25 Notification for the election to seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra was issued on Wednesday, with polling scheduled for March 16.
The last day for filing nominations is March 5, according to Returning Officer Vilas Athawale, who issued the notification.
Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will vote in the election.
The term of the seven Rajya Sabha members from the state, including NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, is expiring in April. Pawar has not yet made it clear whether he would seek another term.
The scrutiny of nominations will take place on March 6, while the last date for withdrawing candidature is March 9, according to Athawale.
If necessary, polling will be held on March 16 between 9 am and 4 pm at Vidhan Bhavan, and counting will follow, the notification stated.