Raipur

Revision of electoral roll begins in state

Staff Reporter

As part of continuous revision of electoral roll, the Election Commission of India has initiated revision of electoral roll after the Lok Sabha 2019 polls concluded.

Those having attained the age of 18 years as on January 1, 2019 can add their names to the electoral roll.

According to a statement issued by office of Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh for adding the name, the resident living in respective areas can visit the polling centre of the area and submit the Form-6 with the booth level officer or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer and Tehsildhar or Electoral Registration Officer and Sub Divisional officer.

The form should be attached with documents related to birth date, photograph, identity proof and proof of address.

Similarly, the electors having error in their names, date of birth, address or any other error in electoral roll can fill Form-8 for amendment or rectification.

If any elector wants to shift his name to other polling centre area, or delete the name, then should fill Form-7.

The elector can also seek or take assistance by calling toll free number 1950.

The elector can check their name in the website of Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh.