Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Election Commission Relocates Bengal CEO Office
The Election Commission has decided to move the office of the Bengal chief electoral officer from the Balmer Lawrie building to the Shipping Corporation building.
This decision was made because the current office is too small and not secure enough.
The new office will be bigger and cost less to rent.
The state government was not consulted before this decision, which might cause some disagreement.
The Election Commission will pay for setting up the new office, and the state government will pay the rent.
The new office will be able to accommodate more than 100 officers and staff.
The Election Commission approved the relocation of the Bengal chief electoral officer's office to a new location.
The new office will be in the Shipping Corporation building on 13 Strand Road.
The current office is too cramped and lacks adequate security.
The state government was not consulted before the decision, which may lead to disagreements.
The new office will cost less to rent and can accommodate more staff.
- Who
- Election Commission and Bengal government
- What
- Relocation of the Bengal chief electoral officer's office
- When
- Approval given on Friday
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Administrative, space-related, and security concerns
- Current Office Location
- Balmer Lawrie building, 21 N.S. Road
- New Office Location
- Shipping Corporation building, 13 Strand Road
- Reason for Relocation
- Administrative, space-related, and security concerns
- Cost of New Office
- ₹15.3 lakh per month (₹1.836 crore per year)
- Cost of Current Office
- ₹1.8 crore per year plus ₹20 lakh for maintenance
- Additional Election Expenses
- ₹50 lakh for the 6th floor during elections
- Office Size
- 18,000 sqft
- Rent per Square Foot
- ₹85 per square foot per month