Kohima, June 8 (MExN): The State Election Commission (SEC), Nagaland, has notified strict guidelines for the identification of electors for the upcoming town council polls in three wards scheduled on June 16, reiterating that no voter will be allowed to cast a ballot without producing a prescribed document.
The elections will be held in Ward 11 (Chaara) of Chümoukedima Town Council, Ward 8 (Tsumang ‘B’) of Wokha Town Council, and Ward 9 (Samba Ghoki) of Atoizu Town Council, the SEC stated.
According to the guidelines issued by the Commission, electors must produce any one of the following documents for identification: Indian Passport; Driving Licence; Aadhaar Card; Service identity card issued by the Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertaking, or Public Limited Companies; Bank/Post Office Passbook with photograph; PAN Card; Pension Document with photograph; or Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate issued by the Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner.
The Commission clarified that documents available only in the name of the head of the family shall be used for identification of other family members, provided their identity can be established. Minor discrepancies in name, parent/spouse name, sex, age or address in the electoral roll shall be ignored if the Presiding Officer is satisfied about the elector’s identity.
However, the Commission categorically stated that no elector will be allowed to cast his/her vote without producing any of the above documents as prescribed. The directive aims to ensure a smooth and authenticated polling process in the three town council wards.
