West Bengal SIR: Voters cleared by tribunals by April 21 or 27 will be able to vote in Assembly polls, says Supreme Court
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Why in news
The Supreme Court ruled that electors purged during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) but cleared by Appellate Tribunals by April 21 or 27 are eligible to vote in the upcoming Assembly election.
Background
The Supreme Court order applies to electors cleared under the 'logical discrepancy' category. As of April 11, over 34 lakh appeals had been filed regarding the voter list purges.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyAppellate Tribunals are the bodies responsible for clearing electors purged during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- FactOver 34 lakh appeals were filed as of April 11 regarding voter list discrepancies in West Bengal.
- PlaceThe Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and subsequent court ruling specifically pertain to the state of West Bengal.
For Mains
Q. Examine the importance of ensuring inclusive and error-free electoral rolls in upholding the principle of Universal Adult Franchise in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Delays in resolving 'logical discrepancies' during intensive voter list revisions
- Constitutional mandate: Ensuring the right to vote is not hindered by procedural errors in electoral purging
Keywords: Universal Adult Franchise · Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Appellate Tribunal · Right to Vote
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