Port Blair, March 20: As part of the ‘Lok Sabha Election-2024’, the Chief Electoral Officer, Shri B.S. Jaglan, IAS, today visited the Govt. Press to oversee the arrangements put in place for the printing & supply of requisite election forms, especially ‘Postal Ballot’ and Ballot Papers as per the specifications prescribed by the Election Commission of India. The Director, IP&T, Dr. Jatinder Sohal was also present during the visit. The CEO visited Machine Section, Binding Section and Gazette Section, Offset Unit and interacted with the Staff manning the sections. He also saw the copies of the Gazette Notifications, related to elections, which were being printed during his visit. The CEO lauded the employees for their dedicated service in the printing of various election related materials.

The Manager, Govt. Press (MGP) briefed the CEO about the functioning of the Press. The CEO directed the MGP to ensure timely printing and supply of the election materials especially the ‘Ballot Papers’ for the smooth conduct of the elections.