Bulldozer demolition drive: Supreme Court asks district election officer to address issue of people lacking ‘identifiable abode’
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Why in news
The Supreme Court directed the District Election Officer, Lucknow, to address the exclusion of residents from electoral rolls whose homes were demolished by local authorities.
Background
The Supreme Court ruled that residents of Akbar Nagar, Lucknow, whose homes were demolished, can seek inclusion in the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The court heard a petition from Sana Parveen regarding the exclusion of residents due to the lack of an 'identifiable abode'.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSpecial Intensive Revision (SIR) is the process for updating electoral rolls
- BodyDistrict Election Officer is the authority responsible for electoral roll management at the district level
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional implications of administrative actions like demolition drives on the right to suffrage and the principle of inclusive electoral representation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Right to franchise: Conflict between administrative enforcement of land laws and the fundamental right to vote
- Administrative oversight: Need for standardized protocols to ensure residents of demolished structures are not disenfranchised
- Procedural equity: Ensuring the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) accounts for victims of sudden displacement
Keywords: Right to Franchise · Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Administrative Action · Constitutional Remedies
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