Change of residence is not a valid ground for withdrawal of candidature in India.

A candidate can withdraw their candidature up to 14 days before the date of election in India.

The Returning Officer is responsible for accepting or rejecting the withdrawal of candidature in India.

None of the above options is correct. If a candidate withdraws their candidature after the last date for withdrawal, their name will remain on the ballot paper and their votes will be counted as valid.

No, a candidate cannot withdraw their candidature after the polling has started.

Both of the above options are correct. Withdrawing candidature after the last date for withdrawal results in forfeiture of security deposit and disqualification from contesting elections for a period of time.

Removal of name from the ballot paper is not a consequence of withdrawing candidature after the last date for withdrawal.

The time limit for filing a petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature is 10 days.

Any elector of the constituency, any candidate contesting the election, or any political party can file a petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature.

A petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature must be filed with the Returning Officer.

The petitioner can appeal to the Election Commission of India, the High Court, or the Supreme Court if the Returning Officer rejects the petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature.

The time limit for appealing against the Returning Officer's decision on the petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature is 10 days.

All of the above options are correct. If the appeal against the Returning Officer's decision on the petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature is successful, the withdrawal of candidature will be set aside, the candidate's name will be restored to the ballot paper, and the candidate will be allowed to contest the election.

All of the above options are correct. The purpose of the withdrawal of candidature process is to allow candidates to withdraw from the election if they change their mind, to prevent frivolous candidatures, and to ensure that only serious candidates contest the election.

Both of the above options are correct. Withdrawing candidature after the last date for withdrawal results in forfeiture of security deposit and disqualification from contesting elections for a period of time.