Bengal SIR: EC Issues 'Show Cause Notices' To 7 BLOs In Kolkata Over Flaws In Voter List Revision Data Digitisation

The Election Commission has issued show cause notices to seven Booth Level Officers (BLOs) from the Beliaghata constituency in Kolkata. The notices were issued citing flaws in the digitisation process of the enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive.

Notices Regarding Incomplete Work

According to an official from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, the notices address the improper and incomplete digitization of the collected enumeration forms. The BLOs have been directed to explain why they failed to properly execute the tasks assigned to them.

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Timeline And Potential Disciplinary Action

Authorities stated that disciplinary action may be taken if the explanations provided by the officers are found to be unsatisfactory.

The SIR process, which covers West Bengal and 11 other states and Union Territories, commenced on November 4 and will continue until December 4. The draft electoral roll is scheduled to be released on December 9, while the final voter list will be published on February 7.

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