New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday opposed the disciplinary action initiated against four election officials in West Bengal, stating that the concerned authority did not consult the poll body before finalising the move.

In a letter to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, the ECI said that the disciplinary action will be treated as "procedurally irregular" and warrant reconsideration.

According to the ECI, the state government issued directions for "suspension and initiation of suitable disciplinary proceedings against the concerned EROs/AEROs and for lodging of FIRs against the erring officials, including the contractual Data Entry operator, under section 32 of the RP Act, 1950, read with the relevant ...