Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Mon, Wennyei Konyak, NCS stated that in pursuance of the decisions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) communicated, the following measures are being undertaken in Mon District to facilitate electors during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls:
Home Visits by BLOs: The Booth Level Officers (BLOs) shall visit the residences of persons who have been issued notices during the SIR process on account of being unmapped or having logical discrepancies, wherever required, for collection of supporting documents. The documents shall thereafter be uploaded on the ECINET for consideration and decision by the concerned Electoral Registration Officer (ERO).
No Unnecessary Personal Appearance: Such persons need not ordinarily be called to the ERO/AERO office for hearing. Where a hearing is considered necessary in exceptional circumstances, it shall preferably be conducted online. An adult member of the family may also be authorised by the elector to attend the hearing on his/her behalf, wherever required.
Help Desks and Special Camps: Adequate Help Desks/Special Facilitation Camps shall be established at suitable locations to assist persons requiring support, particularly vulnerable sections such as persons living in night shelters, labourers, poor persons, homeless persons and other eligible citizens requiring assistance.
Inclusion of Left-Out and New Electors: Any eligible person whose name has been left out during the SIR or thereafter, including young and first-time voters, may approach the concerned ERO/AERO for inclusion of their names in the Electoral Roll through the process of continuous updating, as per the applicable rules and procedures.
Special Enrolment Drive: The EROs, AEROs and BLOs in Mon District shall undertake a special drive for identification and enrolment of eligible left-out electors, including first-time voters, and shall extend all possible assistance in filing the requisite forms.
Public Cooperation: All eligible citizens of Mon District are requested to cooperate with the BLOs and other election officials and to provide the requisite information/documents, wherever called for, so that the Electoral Roll remains accurate, inclusive and up-to-date.
The District Election Officer, Mon, has directed all concerned election officials to ensure that no eligible elector is left out merely for want of information or assistance, while strictly following the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, the Registration of Electors Rules and the directions of the Election Commission of India.
(Pelih, IA Mon)