With reference to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) civic polls, consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court has mandated a January deadline for the GBA civic polls. 2. A Special Intensive Revision was conducted on October 27 to update electoral rolls. 3. The State government directed GBA officials to assist the State Election Commission in preparing ward-wise electoral rolls. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

GBA officials directed to assist State Election Commission in preparing ward-wise electoral rolls

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims· 28 October 2026

Administrative coordination and judicial mandates in local body elections: a GS2 Polity and Governance case study.

Why in news

The State government directed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials to assist the State Election Commission (SEC) in preparing ward-wise electoral rolls for upcoming civic polls.

Background

The Greater Bengaluru Development Minister, Krishna Byre Gowda, announced the directive following a Special Intensive Revision on October 27. The Supreme Court has mandated a December deadline for the GBA civic polls.

Facts for Prelims

FactSpecial Intensive Revision: Conducted on October 27 to update electoral rolls.
PlaceGreater Bengaluru Authority (GBA): The civic body responsible for the Greater Bengaluru region.
FactSupreme Court Deadline: December deadline set for GBA civic polls.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) civic polls, consider the following statements:

The Supreme Court has mandated a January deadline for the GBA civic polls.
A Special Intensive Revision was conducted on October 27 to update electoral rolls.
The State government directed GBA officials to assist the State Election Commission in preparing ward-wise electoral rolls.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Supreme Court mandated a December deadline.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of accurate and updated electoral rolls in ensuring the integrity of local body elections in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data integrity: Ensuring ward-wise accuracy to prevent duplicate entries and disenfranchisement
Administrative coordination: Inter-agency cooperation between civic authorities and the State Election Commission
Judicial oversight: Role of the Supreme Court in enforcing timelines for democratic processes

Keywords: Electoral Roll · Civic Polls · Administrative Coordination · Judicial Mandate · Democracy

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