Important Schemes
As per the provisions of Rule 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, four qualifying dates (January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1) have been fixed. And hence, annual review programmes are organized on the qualifying date of January 1 of the following year. Along with this, additional applications are accepted on the basis of the next three qualifying dates of April 1, July 1, and October 1 of the following year.
- Preparation of proposals for rationalization of polling stations.
The Election Commission has instructed that a polling station should be provided for not more than 1500 electors. At present there are 1741 polling stations in Akola District .however, with regular increase in electorate, this number is bound to exceed. In view of ever growing strength of electors and various other developments, such as, deterioration in condition of existing buildings, availability of suitable new buildings in the locality, status of basic minimum facilities in polling stations, change in geographical conditions, change in law and order situation etc., the existing polling stations are required to be reviewed from time-to-time. This exercise is called rationalization of polling station
For registration of new voters, women voters, PVGTs, and third caste voters under the “Systematic Education and Electoral Participation of Voters” Special camps are arranged from time to time s per guidelines of Honorable CEO Office Maharashtra
Where to apply
The applicant can apply offline or online.
The applicant should submit the application to the concerned Voter Registration Officer or the BLO at the polling station level.
1.https://voters.eci.gov.in/login or
2.Voter Helpline App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eci.citizen&hl=en-US
3. https://voters.eci.gov.in/
B) Required Documents
Voter Registration:-
1. New Voters / Voter Registration:- For new voters who have completed 18 years of age, fill in the application form-6 and attach the following documents Age Proof Any one of the following 1. Birth Certificate issued by the competent local body/municipal authority/registrar of births and deaths 2. Aadhaar card 3. PAN card 4. Driving license 5. Government document mentioning the date of birth 6. Passport.
2. Foreign voters must fill in the application “Form 6A” and attach the following documents with it. 1. Visa 2. Passport
3.Exclusion:- To object to the removal of a name from the voter list, the form of voter application-“Form 7” along with the death certificate in the case of deceased persons – the declaration of the applicant included in the application etc. and legal evidence with proper reason for the exclusion.
4.Voter Application for Shifting Residence/
Correction of Entries in Existing Voter List/Change of EPIC/Marking Pwd “Form 8”- Along with a self-attested copy of the residence proof in the name of the applicant or in the name of any parent/spouse/adult child who was previously registered as a voter at the same address (any one of the following documents) –
a. Water/Electricity/Gas connection bill (at least one year old) with the address mentioned in the application b. Aadhar Card c. Nationalized/Scheduled Bank/Postal Pass Book d. Indian Passport e. Proof of ownership of land from the Revenue Department, Kisan Wahi will also work f. Registered Rent Agreement (if living on rent) g. Registered Sale Deed (if owning a house)
C) Required Fees
No fees are charged
