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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चर्चा में क्यों
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.
पृष्ठभूमि
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.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- संस्थाAppellate Tribunals are the bodies responsible for clearing electors purged during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- तथ्यOver 34 lakh appeals were filed as of April 11 regarding voter list discrepancies in West Bengal.
- स्थानThe Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and subsequent court ruling specifically pertain to the state of West Bengal.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Examine the importance of ensuring inclusive and error-free electoral rolls in upholding the principle of Universal Adult Franchise in India.
उत्तर के आयाम
- 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
कीवर्ड: Universal Adult Franchise · Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Appellate Tribunal · Right to Vote
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