The process of revising the voter list in West Bengal is set to enter a crucial phase, with authorities gearing up to issue formal notices to the public. This step is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state's electoral rolls.
Formal Notice Issuance Begins December 18
According to the official schedule, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) across West Bengal will start issuing notices to citizens from Thursday, December 18, 2025. These notices are a key procedural element in the revision drive, allowing individuals to raise any objections or make claims related to the draft electoral roll.
Venues for Public Hearings Announced
The subsequent hearings based on these notices will not be held in a centralized location. Instead, to ensure accessibility, the administration has designated various government offices as venues. The hearings will be conducted at the offices of:
- The District Magistrate
- Sub-Divisional Magistrates
- Block Development Officers
This decentralized approach aims to make the process more convenient for people across different regions and administrative blocks of the state.
Significance of the Special Intensive Revision
The Special Intensive Revision is a focused drive undertaken by the Election Commission to clean up and update the voter list. It involves verifying existing entries, adding eligible new voters, and removing names that are no longer valid. The issuance of notices marks the transition from the draft publication stage to a phase of public scrutiny and resolution of discrepancies.
This process is fundamental to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process, as an accurate voter list is the cornerstone of free and fair elections. Citizens who have recently turned 18 or have changed their residence are particularly encouraged to participate and ensure their names are correctly included.
The move underscores the administrative machinery's preparedness for the crucial electoral exercise in the state, aiming to leave no eligible voter behind.
