Election Commission Suspends Seven Bengal Officials Over SIR
Election Commission suspends seven West Bengal officials over misconduct during SIR
The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for serious misconduct and dereliction of duty during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The action follows the administrative review of their performance during the electoral roll revision exercise.
The Commission has also directed the Chief Secretary of West Bengal to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings against the suspended officials.
Disciplinary action was initiated after review
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The suspended officials served as Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) in various districts. The Commission found lapses in the discharge of responsibilities related to the Special Intensive Revision process.
The directive to begin departmental action signals further administrative scrutiny into the conduct of the officers during the revision exercise.
Officials from multiple districts affected
The suspended AEROs belong to Murshidabad, Malda, Jalpaiguri, South 24 Parganas, and Paschim Medinipur districts. The Election Commission has not detailed individual charges but confirmed that the action relates to performance during SIR duties.
The move is part of ongoing oversight measures to ensure procedural compliance in electoral administration.
Focus on electoral roll integrity
The Special Intensive Revision process is a key exercise linked to maintaining accurate electoral rolls. The Commission’s decision reflects its emphasis on accountability and administrative discipline during election-related operations.
The development comes amid continued legal and administrative attention on the SIR process, with related proceedings covered in the report on the Supreme Court hearing Mamata Banerjee’s SIR petition.
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