Chandigarh, February 5
Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab Anindita Mitra chaired a video conference last evening, with all District Election Officers-cum-Deputy Commissioners to review the progress of activities related to electoral rolls. During the meeting, Mitra took stock of voter mapping activities and reviewed district-wise progress to ensure systematic coverage, accuracy, and timely updation of electoral information.
As per information given in this regard by the office of CEO, Punjab, the status of collection and disposal of electoral forms was reviewed, with special emphasis on resolving cases involving blurred photographs and gibberish entries.
Mitra instructed the district officials to ensure prompt disposal of such cases strictly in accordance with prescribed procedures. “A detailed discussion was held on the pendency of applications on ERO Net and the Chief Electoral Officer stressed the need for continuous monitoring and expeditious disposal to maintain the integrity and cleanliness of electoral rolls’, said Mitra.
Mitra further emphasised the importance of spreading awareness about the “Book a Call” feature on ECI Net, under which Booth Level Officers (BLOs) provide call-back assistance to electors for transparent and time-bound grievance redressal. “Issues related to Demographical Similar Entries (DSE) were also reviewed and districts were instructed to undertake careful verification to prevent duplication and ensure the uniqueness of elector records”, read a statement issued by the office of the CEO, Punjab.
