Port Blair, Feb. 26: A Briefing Session for Sector Officers and Sector Police Officers was convened at Tagore Govt. College on Feb. 24, 2024 under the chairmanship of Shri Vinayak Chamadia, IAS, SDM (Nodal Officer). The session highlighted the pivotal role of Sector Officers in the upcoming election process. Shri Vinayak Chamadia welcomed all Sector Officers and Police Sectors present in the Briefing Session and informed about the agenda of the meeting i.e vulnerable mapping, checking of AMF and other allied facilities as per the instructions of the Election Commission of India.

During the briefing, Nodal Officer emphasized the crucial responsibility of Sector Officers to visit all Polling Stations within their respective sectors multiple times, thoroughly inspecting AMF and other associated facilities. Any identified deficiencies are to be promptly reported and appropriate actions to be initiated. Annexure-1 has been provided to each Sector Officers for further action at their end.

The SDM, South Andaman also highlighted the necessity of vulnerability mapping to enhance the election process. Sector Officers are required to diligently process and complete the mapping process and submit a report promptly in the prescribed format.

In the meeting, Sector Officers suggested sector wise mapping to clarify the respective jurisdiction. The SDM (SA) (Nodal Officer) instructed to provide this information to Sector Officers in collaboration with the GI Cell, South Andaman for better clarity.