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Supreme Court Orders ECI to Publish ‘Logical Discrepancies’ List, Overhaul SIR Access in Bengal

The bench emphasized transparency to ease the SIR burden on affected voters.

Overview

  • ECI must display names of roughly 1.25 crore electors flagged for ‘logical discrepancies’ at gram panchayat, block and ward offices in West Bengal.
  • Local centres at panchayat and block offices will accept documents and objections, with a fresh 10‑day window for those yet to respond after publication.
  • Affected voters may appear through authorised representatives, including Booth Level Agents, and officials must issue receipts for submissions and hearings.
  • The court directed acceptance of Madhyamik (Class 10) admit cards as proof of date of birth and told the ECI to issue formal circulars rather than informal WhatsApp instructions.
  • The West Bengal government must provide manpower and the DGP must ensure law and order, as hearings continue toward the February 14 final roll publication.