Friday, November 13, 2015

Summary revision of photo electoral rolls

CHANDIGARH, NOV 13
Haryana Chief Electoral Officer  Shrikant Walgad said that as per the directions of the Election Commission, summary revision of photo electoral rolls of all assembly constituencies in the state is being carried out under a special campaign with reference to January 1, 2016 as the qualifying date.
          He said that giving another opportunity to citizens   attaining  the age of 18 years or above as on January 1, 2016, the period for filing claims and objections have been extended  upto November 24, 2015.
He said that a special campaign would be launched on November 22, 2015 for filing claims and objections. All Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would remain present at their respective polling centres between 9 a.m.  and 5 p.m. on that day. He appealed to all eligible voters who could not file their application forms  earlier due to any reason can now  file the same  during the special campaign  by bringing complete documents to BLOs or District Election offices.
          He urged all citizens in the state to take maximum benefit of the same.  In case their names were not registered in voter list and they meet all the conditions, they should register themselves as voters. He said that registration of names in more than one place as well as registration in case of ineligibility is an offence and there is a provision of punishment under Public Representative Act 1950.
          He said that  for any other information  toll free  Number 1800-180-2047 could be contacted on all working days or the day of special campaign on November 22.

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