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13 August 2026

West Bengal electoral roll revision

The topic involves the Election Commission of India's administrative processes and judicial oversight regarding electoral rolls, which directly relates to the functioning of constitutional bodies and the Representation of the People Act.

1 min read Day 43 of 76 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court is currently hearing a petition regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in West Bengal.
  • The petition seeks to streamline and expedite the process of handling applications from individuals excluded from the electoral roll.
  • The Supreme Court has declined to impose a mandatory, fixed timeline on Appellate Tribunals responsible for hearing appeals from excluded voters.
  • The Court has directed the Election Commission of India to provide detailed data regarding the disposal rates of appeals filed during the revision process.

Part of a longer story

This is day 43 of 76 in Election Commission of India electoral roll revision exercises, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in maintaining the integrity of electoral rolls and the significance of judicial oversight in ensuring the inclusion of eligible voters. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India?

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