District Election Administration urges people to file claims and objections before December 9
District Election Administration urges people to file claims and objections before December 9
By: Pune Pulse
October 27, 2023
Pune: Pune Citizens are urged to submit any claims or objections regarding the electoral roll by December 9 as it is the last date to submit applications to register as voters.
As per the information, the draft electoral roll will be made available on October 27.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed a special brief revision programme of photo electoral rolls based on the eligibility date of January 1, 2024. As a part of this programme, the draft list will be released on October 27. Concerned individuals can submit their claims and objections to the voter registration officer. The decision on the received claims and objections will be taken by December 26, 2023, and the final voter list will be published on January 5, 2024.
The Chief Electoral Officer, Voter Registration Officer, and polling station notice board will publish a list of claims and objections. The proposal is to remove the names of voters who died from the list. After providing individual written notice to voters and political parties, a decision on claims and objections will be made at least seven days later.
Form no. 6 must be completed to register as a voter on the voter list. Additionally, proof of residence should include an electricity bill, water bill, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, Indian passport, registered sale certificate, registered lease agreement, as well as proof of age such as a birth certificate, Aadhaar card or a passing certificate of 10th or 12th issued by the State Board of Education.
Please ensure that you attach the necessary documents such as the death certificate, electricity bill, water bill, Aadhaar card, bank or post passbook, Indian passport, registered sale deed, registered lease agreement, etc., along with the completed Form 7 for the deletion of deceased name from the electoral roll.
Form number 8 must be provided to make changes to the voter list. Minal Kalaskar, Deputy District Election Officer has stated that supporting documents such as electricity bills, water bill receipts, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, passport, registered sale deed, and registered lease agreement can be submitted as proof of age. Additionally, an Aadhaar card and 10th or 12 pass certificate issued by the state education board or passport can also serve as valid proof of age.
Madhupriya Dhanwate
