West Bengal Election Commission Issues 6-Point Directive for SIR Hearings

• Two notices will be issued for hearings: one to the concerned person, another signed by BLO.
• Notices will be sent from the National Election Commission portal; attendees get one week to appear.
• Hearing venues must be at District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Officer, BDO, or other government offices.
• EROs and AEROs can conduct hearings for a maximum of 100 people per day.
• Hearing centers must provide seating, photocopying, and water; voter presence is mandatory but dates can be changed.

Why It Matters: West Bengal Election Commission outlines 6-point process for SIR hearings to ensure smooth conduct.