Source: Highlights Notification for the by-poll will be issued on February 25 and the last date of filing nominations is March 4, while the last date for withdrawal is March 8 The ECI said that the election will take place as per COVID-19 safety guidelines including wearing face masks and using sanitisers. Bengaluru: The by-poll to the Karnataka Legislative Council seat which fell vacant due to the death of Council deputy speaker S L Dharmegowda will take place on March 15, the Election Commission said on Thursday. According to the ECI order, notification for the by-poll will be issued on February 25 and the last date of filing nominations is March 4. The last date for withdrawal is March 8.