SIR hearing LIVE: Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the EC's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal following allegations of violence against EC officials.
Background
The Supreme Court extended the deadline for objections regarding the SIR by one week. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally pleaded against the poll roll cleanup exercise.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for the revision of electoral rolls.
- PlaceThe Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is being conducted in West Bengal.
- FactThe Supreme Court extended the deadline for objections by one week.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional role of the Election Commission in maintaining electoral integrity and the implications of administrative hurdles in electoral roll revisions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional autonomy: Balancing EC's independent mandate with state-level administrative cooperation
- Security-Logistics trade-off: Ensuring safety of electoral officials while maintaining the pace of intensive roll cleanup
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Constitutional Mandate · Administrative Obstruction · Judicial Oversight
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