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Political parties in the Union Territory had alleged that the directive was an attempt to influence the Assembly elections likely to be held next year.
Just a day after the order was issued, the Deputy Commissioner of Jammu withdrew her earlier order allowing people who have been living for more than one year in the district to register as voters.
The Jammu administration released an order that asked all district administrations to register residents who have lived in the district for more than one year as voters.
JAMMU, Oct 12: Authorities in Jammu on Wednesday authorised tehsildars (revenue officials) to issue certificate of residence to those residing in the winter capital for more than one year to facilitate their entry in the ongoing special summary revision of electoral rolls. District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Avny Lavasa passed the directive after taking serious note of some eligible voters facing hardships in registration as voters for non-availability of required documents. The Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls […]
Electoral Office in Jammu and Kashmir has authorised tehsildars to issue residency certificates to residents who have lived in the valley for more than a year to aid their enrollment in the ongoing special summary revision of electoral rolls.