EC extends time for filing claims and objections by ten days

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Sep 18 2015 | 7:32 PM IST
The Election Commission (EC) has extended the last date for filing claims and objections by ten days from September 18 to September 28 in respect of the ongoing Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls in West Bengal.
"Now, the Commission, in exercise of power under Rule 12 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, has further extended the period for filing claims and objections up to September 28, 2015 in respect of the ongoing Electoral Roll Revision Programme," a communication from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said here.
"With this announcement, claims and objections for inclusion, modifications and deletions may be filed at respective Polling Stations up to September 28," the communication said.
The Commission had earlier announced the schedule for Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls with reference to January 1, 2016 as qualifying date beginning from September 1, 2015. The period of filing claims and objections was scheduled to continue till September 18, 2015.
Assembly elections in West Bengal were due next year.
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First Published: Sep 18 2015 | 7:32 PM IST

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