Uttarakhand HC Stays EC Decision Allowing Candidates with Multiple Electoral Rolls to Contest Polls

The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed a State Election Commission clarification that allowed candidates registered in multiple electoral rolls to contest local body elections.

A Division Bench held that the move was prima facie contrary to Sections 9(6) and 9(7) of the Uttarakhand Panchayati Raj Act, which prohibit multiple registrations.

The order came in a plea by Shakti Singh, who alleged failure to verify nominations had compromised electoral integrity.

The Court noted the EC’s clarification directly conflicted with the statutory bar. The matter will be heard next on August 11.