Domicile certificate will not be valid in SIR process in Bengal, now this will work:Those who submit certificates will be called again for hearing

News Topical, Digital Desk : The Election Commission has made it clear that the domicile certificate will not be valid in the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bengal.

An official from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Bengal said that domicile certificates submitted as documentary evidence during the SIR hearing will not be considered valid at this time. Those who have already submitted domicile certificates may be called back for the hearing.

The list of acceptable documents under the SIR includes permanent address or residence certificates issued by the state, but domicile certificates do not fall into this category. Domicile certificates do not meet that criterion.

He further stated that each state follows specific government orders for issuing domicile certificates. According to the latest state guidelines, domicile certificates are primarily issued to certain categories, including non-Bengali candidates applying for jobs in the military and paramilitary forces.

Meanwhile, approximately 10,000 newly issued voter ID cards have been returned during the SIR process. No action will be taken on this matter until the final voter list is published on February 14th. Once the final voter list is published, the cards will be reissued to them after due process.

The Commission also stated that people over the age of 85 will not be required to attend hearings in person. Similarly, those temporarily residing abroad for education, employment, medical treatment, or other special reasons will also not be required to attend hearings. They may send a family member.