Damauli, May 5 As many as 255 candidates are contesting for various posts in Byas Municipality in the first phase of local level elections slated for May 14. The Office of the Chief Election Officer in Tanahun published the final list of 255 candidates eligible to run for different posts in the civic polls. Nine candidates have registered their nomination for the post of mayor, six for deputy mayor, 58 for ward chairpersons, 47 for female members, and 97 for open members. Assistant Election Officer Biswonath Aryal said three persons had withdrawn their candidacies, while two persons’ candidacies were rejected for failing to meet the criteria.