Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) worth Rs1.75 crore will be purchased for the forthcoming urban bodies and panchayat polls in Chhattisgarh, official said.
The State Election Commissioner, PC Dalayi has issued directives to the deputy district election officers to complete the delimitation process within the given time frame. This is the first time that EVMs will be used in the local bodies and panchayat polls and EVMs are being purchased for the purpose.
Sources said that order has been placed for purchase of 4,000 EVMs. State Government is providing funds for purchase of EVMs. Sources said that State Election Commissioner has also written to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State and asked to provide EVMs in case there is a shortage.
The voter list is expected to be ready by the month of August-September this year. Separate voter list is being prepared for Municipal Corporation, Municipality and Nagar Panchayat polls.
Sources said after preparation of voter list, the process of reservation in wards will be initiated. The reservation will be done by the State Government through ‘lottery system.’ The Election Commissioner has already issued instructions and guidelines for this.