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Center-Left Owned by Kasturi & Sons Ltd.No action against voters seeking re-enrolment through Form 6: ECI
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The Election Commission of India clarified that voters whose names have been deleted from the electoral rolls can file Form 6 to seek re‑inclusion without fear of prosecution or “false declaration” charges. This clarification, which affirms that it is okay to use Form 6 for re‑inclusion, follows a Delhi High Court order concerning voter enrolment through the form. The commission’s statement aims to alleviate concerns among previously enrolled voters about potential legal consequences when applying for reinstatement.
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left · 2 outlets
The ECI said existing voters whose names were missing from the draft rolls could submit Form-6. The central poll panel said such a submission will not be treated as a false declaration, and no punitive action would be initiated. The post No action against voters submitting Form-6 for re-enrolment…
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The Election Commission raised the issue of apprehension among voters over filling Form 6 following deletion from the voter roll.
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right · 2 outlets
To address the apprehension that enrolled voters may not file Form 6 during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) rolls for fear of prosecution for a false declaration, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday assured them they can file it without hesitation and that no action will be taken…
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The ECI clarified that electors whose names do not appear in the draft roll must seek inclusion afresh under the SIR or afterwards, regardless of whether they had been enrolled previously
