The EC published the eighth supplementary list and said it has disposed of around 52 lakh cases under adjudication in West Bengal, expressing hope that the process would be completed within the next few days in line with directions of the Calcutta High Court.
Verification and disposal of about 52 lakh cases, which were under adjudication, have been completed till Thursday evening. Work for the remaining nearly 8 lakh applicants is in progress and is expected to be completed within the next four days, an EC official said.
Officials expressed confidence that, if the current pace is maintained, the entire adjudication process will be completed by April 7.
Over 60 lakh names were under scrutiny after the final draft electoral rolls were published.
The adjudication is being carried out by judicial officers in compliance with the Supreme Court directions.
The exercise assumes significance as the first phase of elections in the state is scheduled for April 23, while the last date for fil​The EC published the eighth supplementary list and said it has disposed of around 52 lakh cases under adjudication in West Bengal, expressing hope that the process would be completed within the next few days in line with directions of the Calcutta High Court.
Verification and disposal of about 52 lakh cases, which were under adjudication, have been completed till Thursday evening. Work for the remaining nearly 8 lakh applicants is in progress and is expected to be completed within the next four days, an EC official said.
Officials expressed confidence that, if the current pace is maintained, the entire adjudication process will be completed by April 7.
Over 60 lakh names were under scrutiny after the final draft electoral rolls were published.
The adjudication is being carried out by judicial officers in compliance with the Supreme Court directions.
The exercise assumes significance as the first phase of elections in the state is scheduled for April 23, while the last date for fil ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
