NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked EC to ‘sympathetically’ consider Kerala govt’s request for extending the deadline for completion of SIR of state voters list by a week beyond the conclusion of local body elections on Dec 13.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told Kerala govt to submit a representation to EC within 24 hours and asked EC to consider it sympathetically and pass an order within 2 days of receiving the request for extension.Kerala govt had sought deferment of SIR in the state till Dec 21. But EC, through senior advocates Rakesh Dwivedi and Maninder Singh, informed the bench that as of Nov 30, over 98% enumeration forms have been distributed and over 81% have been digitised.Dwivedi said of total 5.5 lakh govt employees, Kerala govt has allotted 25,468 govt servants as BLOs for SIR exercise and another 1.76 lakh personnel for smooth conduct of local bodies elections. Since the two sets of personnel have been assigned different kinds of work and there is no overlap, neither SIR nor local bodies elections would get impacted, he said.Kerala SEC, which is conducting the local bodies elections, also informed the bench that there had been no hiccups in the ongoing process and that on conclusion of elections on Dec 13, the personnel assigned for the purpose will be free to resume their official duties.Singh said since EC and SEC are experiencing no problem in conducting SIR and local bodies polls simultaneously, Kerala govt should not have any problem either. However, advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for a politician petitioner, said political workers cannot visit constituencies because of the local bodies elections. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNavy Chief Confirms India’S Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Soon“Both ‘Rs Must Remember Responsibility”: Bjp Slams Rahul, Renuka Over ‘Dog’ RemarksNo More Disruptions: Lok Sabha to Debate Electoral Reforms Next Week’Imran Khan’s Health Stable, But Facing Mental Torture’, Claims Sister After Jail VisitChina’s Condom Tax Shocks the World Amid Birthrate Drop as India Surges Ahead in Population RankingsPakistan Sparks Controversy With Expired Relief Claims As India Rejects Airspace Allegation StronglyCentre Signals Willingness to Discuss SIR, Asks Opposition Not to Set TimelinePakistan’s Adiala Jail To Open Gate To Imran Khan’s Sister After PTI Fury Forces Sharif, MunirRussia Confirms Su-57 Fighter Jets, S-400 Deal On Agenda Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India VisitCapt Shubhanshu Shares What India Can Learn from ISS Successes123PhotostoriesJennifer Lawrence’s fitness philosophy: 4 lessons to take from her realistic routine8 animals whose names start with the letter “S”Guava health benefits: 7 reasons why your daily plate needs this humble fruitExclusive – Bigg Boss 19’s Ashnoor Kaur addresses allegations of hitting Tanya Mittal during the task; bond with Abhishek Bajaj; says ‘There’s a platonic love between us’5 timeless quotes by Rumi that echo the true essenceof loveNature’s smartest travellers: 5 animals with homes on their backsFrom Cinnamon Tea to Methi Shots: 8 foods and drinks with proven heart benefitsShah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth: Actors who played both hero and villain in the same film9 lesser-known Biryanis from different parts of IndiaVictoria and David Beckham: Parenting secrets from one of the strongest celebrity couples123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNina Lin ControversyPaige BueckersShedeur SandersDrake MayeOdell Beckham JrStephen CurryJaxson DartGiannis AntetokounmpoCharlie Kirk ControversyYordan Alvarez Wife
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked EC to ‘sympathetically’ consider Kerala govt’s request for extending the deadline for completion of SIR of state voters list by a week beyond the conclusion of local body elections on Dec 13.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told Kerala govt to submit a representation to EC within 24 hours and asked EC to consider it sympathetically and pass an order within 2 days of receiving the request for extension.Kerala govt had sought deferment of SIR in the state till Dec 21. But EC, through senior advocates Rakesh Dwivedi and Maninder Singh, informed the bench that as of Nov 30, over 98% enumeration forms have been distributed and over 81% have been digitised.Dwivedi said of total 5.5 lakh govt employees, Kerala govt has allotted 25,468 govt servants as BLOs for SIR exercise and another 1.76 lakh personnel for smooth conduct of local bodies elections. Since the two sets of personnel have been assigned different kinds of work and there is no overlap, neither SIR nor local bodies elections would get impacted, he said.Kerala SEC, which is conducting the local bodies elections, also informed the bench that there had been no hiccups in the ongoing process and that on conclusion of elections on Dec 13, the personnel assigned for the purpose will be free to resume their official duties.Singh said since EC and SEC are experiencing no problem in conducting SIR and local bodies polls simultaneously, Kerala govt should not have any problem either. However, advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for a politician petitioner, said political workers cannot visit constituencies because of the local bodies elections.
