Supreme Court Directs EC on SIR Discrepancies; Bengal CEO Holds Delhi Meeting
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News18•19-01-2026, 21:52
Supreme Court Directs EC on SIR Discrepancies; Bengal CEO Holds Delhi Meeting
- •Supreme Court orders Election Commission to publish lists of names with logical discrepancies in SIR.
- •Lists must be displayed outside administrative buildings, including panchayat offices, for public access.
- •Affected individuals can appoint authorized representatives, including Booth Level Agents (BLA), to submit objections.
- •State government directed to ensure law and order during hearings and provide adequate personnel for document submission.
- •A 10-day period is allotted for submitting objections after the list's publication; secondary school admit cards should be accepted as proof.
Why It Matters: Supreme Court mandates transparency and accessibility for resolving SIR discrepancies, with EC and state government responsibilities defined.
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