The last date for special brief review of electoral roll date is August 31. The officials and employees involved in the work should hold drive to update the electoral roll, said Gariaband Collector Shyam Dhawde.
He was reviewing the preparation of upcoming state assembly election with officials, supervisors and Block level Officers through a meeting.
He said that it should be ensured that those having attained the age of 18 years as on January 1, 2018 should be included in the electoral roll. He said it should be ensured that those having passed away or permanently shifted to another area, their names should be deleted. Even if any elector’s name is recorded twice it should be rectified.
Collector said that Panch, Sarpanch along with all the public representative and those probable candidates to be in election fray, their names in any condition, should not be left out. All the eligible differently able should be also included in the electoral roll.
The officials should also ensure that all necessary basic amenities are available in the polling booths. The electoral roll should be clear.
Meanwhile, the master trainers would impart training on electronic voting machine and VVPAT machines along with the polling team on August 20 at District Office conference hall from 11.00 am. District collector has instructed the Master Trainers to be present without fail for the training.