The Bengal State Information Commissioner (SIR) has disposed of only 6,581 appeals out of nearly 25 lakh received so far, according to recent data. Among the disposed matters, tribunals have allowed 4,000 people back into the voter rolls. The status of over 1,200 remaining cases among the disposed matters was not immediately clear from the data.
Disposal Rate and Reinstatements
The disposal rate stands at a mere 0.26 percent of the total appeals received. The tribunals have been working to address grievances related to voter list deletions, with 4,000 individuals successfully reinstated. However, the lack of clarity on the remaining 1,200 cases raises concerns about the efficiency of the process.
Background
The appeals were filed in response to the removal of names from electoral rolls in West Bengal. The SIR is tasked with overseeing the disposal of these appeals to ensure fair and accurate voter lists. The low disposal rate has drawn criticism from various quarters, highlighting the need for faster resolution.
Authorities have not provided a timeline for clearing the backlog, but efforts are ongoing to expedite the process. The reinstatement of 4,000 voters is a positive step, but the overall pace remains a challenge.
