6 days ago

Tirupati Officer Orders Complete Filing of SIR Hearings

An election officer in Tirupati checked places where voters answer SIR notices.

He told election workers to keep every required paper safely in each voter’s file.

These papers include the voter’s documents, forms, signatures and hearing report.

Workers must also explain why a voter received a notice.

A hearing should not be completed until all needed documents are collected.

If a voter arrives early, officials must still accept the papers and complete the required records.

The officer said the rules of the Election Commission must be followed.

He warned that careless officials could face action.

Key facts

Officer: M Jayakrishna, Constituency Electoral Registration Officer and Municipal Commissioner
Constituency: 167 Tirupati Assembly constituency
Process: Special Intensive Revision notice hearings
Required records: Supporting documents, voter receipt, enumeration form, attendance register, BLO declaration and hearing report
Visited locations: Tataiahgunta, LIC Road, Prakasam Road and Dasari Matham wards
Early attendance: Officials must accept documents, obtain signatures, take a group photo and properly file the case even when voters arrive before the scheduled date
Warning: Action may be taken against officials found negligent in their duties

thehansindia.com · 6 days ago