Belagavi: Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) commissioner Kartik M. has directed election department officials and staff to complete the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voters' list within the stipulated deadline, as mandated by the Election Commission.
Review Meeting Highlights
Chairing a review meeting at the BCC on Monday, Kartik assessed the progress made so far and issued necessary directions to accelerate the work. The corporation is divided into north and south divisions, with the commissioner serving as election officer for the South. Revenue division deputy commissioner Siddu Hulloli has been appointed as assistant election officer, while administrative division deputy commissioner Udayakumar Talwar is the election officer for the North. Engineer Laxmi Nippanikar will serve as co-election officer.
Deployment of Officers
A total of 514 booth-level officers from both divisions will work under the supervision of 40 supervisors. Officials confirmed that 100% of booth-level officers have been appointed in the North division. Mapping work stands at 72% in the North and 82.6% in the South, with around 90% of the overall target achieved. Staff are currently undergoing the required training to ensure smooth execution.
Preparations Completed
All preliminary preparations have been completed, and work at all levels will commence from June 30. The commissioner emphasized the importance of adhering to the timeline and ensuring accuracy in the revision process to maintain the integrity of the electoral roll.
