West Bengal BLOs Seek Clarity on Tribunal Cases in Voter Revision Drive
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Booth Level Officers in West Bengal fear facing questions from voters whose deletion cases are pending in appellate tribunals during the Special Intensive Revision drive. The state CEO’s notice directed BLOs to refer to the list of ASDD (Absentee, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate) voters for enrolment of left-out eligible voters. BLOs expressed apprehension about handling tribunal-related queries and awaited clarity from post-Durga Puja training sessions. In the final electoral roll published on February 28, 2026, 63.66 lakh voters were deleted and 60.06 lakh cases were listed as under review.
Why it matters
BLOs face potential confrontation from aggrieved voters, risking disruption to their duties and public trust in the revision process. Clarity on tribunal cases is essential to ensure smooth execution of the special drive and avoid legal or administrative challenges.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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