Linking Aadhaar numbers with electoral rolls is not mandatory, EC tells SC

New Delhi, Sep 21: The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that linking Aadhaar numbers with electoral rolls is not mandatory under the Registration of Electors (Amendment) Rules 2022.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra was recently apprised by the poll body that over 66 crores Aadhaar numbers have already been uploaded in the process of finalizing electoral rolls.

Further, the Election Commissio...

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DC Kargil reviews preparation for smooth conduct of SSR of Electoral Rolls

Kargil, June 14: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve, who is also District Election Officer (DEO) Kargil, today convened a review meeting regarding pre-revision activities for Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls with reference to 01-01-2024 at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.

SDM Zanskar, Sonam Dorjay, Assistant Labour Commissioner (Dedicated AERO Kargil), DPO/AD Information Kargil, Tehsildars (AEROs) and BLO Supervisors, District Nodal Officer (SVEEP), Inchar...

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