SC Directs ECI to Ensure Transparent Verification of Names in ‘Logical Discrepancy’ List under WB SIR

The Supreme Court issued a series of directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure a transparent, fair, and citizen-friendly verification process for individuals placed in the “logical discrepancy” category during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal.

The Court directed the ECI to publicly display lists of persons issued notices at Panchayat and Block offices to ensure transparency.

It clarified that affected persons may submit documents and objections through authorised agents, including Booth Level Agents.

To avoid hardship, the Court ordered that document submission centres be set up locally and that individuals be granted a hearing if documents are found unsatisfactory, ensuring no undue inconvenience or stress to voters.

[Mostari Banu v. The election commision of India]