ECI to Hold Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls Across States and UTs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a nationwide summary revision of electoral rolls along with the updation of voter lists and a special summary revision (SSR) in select States and UTs based on need. The initiative aims to ensure accurate, updated, and inclusive voter lists ahead of future elections. The process includes distributing enumeration forms, conducting house-to-house visits by booth-level officers (BLOs) for verification, addition, and deletion, and is governed by the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Citizens are urged to cooperate with BLOs to maintain electoral integrity.
Key Points
- The Election Commission of India is undertaking a nationwide summary revision of electoral rolls in all States and Union Territories.
- Booth-level officers (BLOs) will conduct house-to-house visits to verify existing entries, add new voters, and delete ineligible ones.
- A special summary revision (SSR) is being implemented in specific States and UTs where identified by the ECI.
- The entire revision process is backed legally by the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
Exam Facts
- Conducted under the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
- Involves verification and updation by booth-level officers (BLOs).
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