The Lawyers’ Association for Constitution (LAFC) has formed a five-member panel of retired Supreme Court and High Court judges. This panel will be chaired by former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur.
The panel’s objective is to examine the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll conducted by the Election Commission (EC). This action follows concerns raised by citizens regarding the design, implementation, and impact of the revision process.
The judges will assess the constitutional and statutory validity, methodology, and overall effects of the SIR exercise on eligible voters. They will also investigate whether eligible citizens were retained and ineligible entries were excluded from the electoral roll.
The commission plans to hold public hearings nationwide to gather views and testimonies from affected citizens, civil society organizations, and experts. A research wing will also be established to analyze collected data.
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Source: livemint.com
