Port Blair, March 6: On 22nd Feb 2024, a complaint letter from Asst. Electoral Officer/ Tehsildar, Port Blair addressed to the SHO, PS Aberdeen was received against unknown persons for filling for deletions of various names listed in the Electoral Roll through online voter’s helpline apps. It was submitted in complaint that during the door to door survey conducted by BLOs for preparation of Electoral Roll, all persons whose names mentioned for deletion in Electoral Rolls through online mode were found alive and residing in the same part.
On the basis of the complaint, a preliminary enquiry was conducted and during the enquiry statements of BLOs were recorded and Form-7 submitted online was obtained. Form-7 is an application form for objections for proposed inclusion/ deletion of name in existing electoral roll.
It is clearly mentioned in Form-7 that any false statement made in the DECLARATION portion is a punishable offence under Section 31 of the Representation of People Act, 1950. Further the applicant need to provide his own details as per rules 13 (2) of the Registration of Electors Rules-1960 while raising objection to the inclusion of a name in the electoral roll.
Thus a preliminary enquiry based on information provided in Form-7 & BLOs door to door survey revealed that false information was furnished in Form-7 by impersonation, hence an FIR No. 40/24, dated 04/03/24, U/s 419 IPC, r.w.s. 31 of representation of people Act, 1950 has been registered at PS Aberdeen against users of mobile numbers provided by AERO in his complaint and is being investigated.
The general public is hereby informed that police will take strict action against Electoral Offences. All are requested to share information pertaining to any Electoral Offence/ Illegal activities to Police at 112, 03192-232100, 03192-236641& 03192-232400. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.