CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: The Election Commission has taken strict action in the case of irregularities in the voter list in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, directing the immediate suspension of two SDM-level officers. The suspended officers have been identified as Mayank Goswami and Hemant Chaudhary. Both were posted as Electoral Registration Officers in the Pilibhit Sadar Assembly constituency.
The case is linked to alleged irregularities in the voter list of the Sadar Assembly constituency. The investigation has also brought out the role of computer operator Anil Kumar, who was posted at the voter registration centre. The Commission has directed that Section 198 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita be added to the FIR already registered against him. Both officers are also named in this case. The Commission has made it clear that the suspended officers will not be reinstated without its prior permission.
The Election Commission has also directed that the voter lists of all four Assembly seats in Pilibhit district be verified again. The District Election Officer will have to submit a report on this process within a week. In addition, a report on the action taken against employees and officers found guilty in the matter has been sought within three days. The Commission has also stressed scrutiny of voter lists in other districts of Uttar Pradesh. It has specifically asked for a review of entries made under Forms 6, 7 and 8 related to addition, deletion and correction of names.
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