The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the power of the Election Commission to conduct a special intensive revision of the electoral rolls is “unique” but “not unlimited”, The Indian Express reported.
Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi added that the exercise of the power must be transparent and conform to the principles of natural justice. The bench made the remarks after advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, representing the poll panel, underlined its power to carry out the exercise.
The special intensive revision of the electoral rolls is underway in 12 states and Union Territories.
The court has been hearing petitions against the validity of the exercise.
On Wednesday, Dwivedi referred to Section 21 of the 1950 Representation of the People Act, which pertains to the preparation and revision of electoral rolls. He said that Clause 3 of the Act allowed the poll panel to deviate from the 1960 Registration of Electors Rules, if required, The Indian Express reported.
Clause 3 states that the Election Commission may, at any time, for reasons to be recorded, direct a special revision of the electoral roll for any constituency or part of a constituency in such manner as it may think fit.
“I am seeking an approval from the court that we have authority to deviate from the [Registration of Electors] rules,” the...
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