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New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- The Election Commission of India, in a communication on Friday, issued instructions detailing the procedure for disciplinary action against Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in cases of misconduct, negligence or violation of electoral laws.
The communication was sent to the chief electoral officers of all states and Union Territories.
EC said it had examined cases involving dereliction of duty, non-compliance of instructions, violation of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, which governs the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, which lay down procedures for voter registration and verification.
Under the instructions, the district election officer (DEO) will sus...
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