DC discusses rationalisation of polling booths with political representatives

Rajouri : District Election Officer Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today discussed rationalization of polling stations and special summary revision of photo electoral rolls with the representatives of different Political Parties and officers of line departments.

Addressing the meeting, the District Election Officer (DEO) directed the EROs and AEROs to work out proposals for rationalization of polling stations wherever necessary strictly as per the norms and timelines set by the Election Commission of India.

The DC also stressed on the rationalization of polling stations and verification of minimum assured facilities thereat.He further directed the EROs and AEROs to work in close coordination and carry out verification and give their suggestions, if any at the earliest to facilitate appropriate action as per the ECI guidelines and to submit the proposals for rationalization of polling stations to the concerned authorities.

The District Election Officer also stressed on ensuring ramp, water supply, power and washroom facilities in all the polling stations so that the voters don’t face any inconveniences.

The meeting was attended by ACR, Imran Rashid Kataria; SDM Thanamandi, Vikas Dhar; Dy DEO, Parveen Akhter; PO ICDS, Shoket Malik; Tehsildar Thanamandi, Sahil Shah; Election NT, Surjeet Singh and representatives from the political parties.