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ECI instructs to set up polling stations in community halls in group housing societies and multi-storey buildings in UP polls

Lucknow, Oct 16 (UNI) In line with the Election Commission of India's announcement of the special summary revision of the photo voter list based on the eligibility date of January 1, 2027,Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa, held a meeting via video conferencing on Friday with all the District Electoral Officers, Sub-District Electoral Officers, and Electoral Registration Officers of the state to review the arrangement and rearrangement of polling stations.
He directed the officials to ensure the arrangement of polling stations based on the standard of 1,200 voters, in a timely and error-free manner, with utmost priority.
The Chief Electoral Officer stated that under Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the District Election Officers are responsible for determining polling stations.
He directed that a new documented list of polling stations be prepared for each Assembly constituency and made available to district-level representatives of all recognized political parties.
Following this, a meeting with political party representatives, MLAs, and MPs, chaired by the District Election Officer, should be held to discuss the list and finalize it after completing the necessary procedures.
He also directed that, keeping in mind the convenience of voters in developed group housing societies and multi-story buildings in urban areas, polling stations should be established in common facility areas, community halls, etc., located on the ground floor, based on availability.
This will provide more convenient voting facilities for voters living in the residential complexes.
The Chief Electoral Officer directed all the District Electoral Officers to ensure regular review of the process of management of polling stations at their level and ensure its completion within the stipulated time limit, so that the subsequent activities of special summary revision can be conducted as per the scheduled programme.
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