New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- The Supreme Court has sought the Election Commission's response on a plea filed by Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) founder Vaiko, challenging the decision to undertake the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Tamil Nadu.

A bench of newly appointed Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has posted the matter for hearing on December 2.

Several other parties, including the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have also moved to the apex court against the SIR exercise in the state.

DMK's plea was mentioned before a bench headed by former CJI BR Gavai. The apex court said it will list th...