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The Delhi State Election Commission has started preparations for bypolls in 12 MCD wards that fell vacant recently. These seats became empty because one councillor became a Member of Parliament while eleven others got elected as MLAs. The commission has set clear guidelines requiring all polling stations to be on ground floors within their respective wards. They've also established tight deadlines with final polling station lists needing approval by October 13.

Key Points: Delhi SEC Issues Guidelines for 12 MCD Ward Bypolls

  • 12 MCD seats vacant after councillors became MPs and MLAs
  • Electoral rolls updated with January 1, 2025 as qualifying date
  • Polling stations must be on ground floor within same ward
  • Final polling station lists due for approval by October 13
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Delhi: State election commission writes to DEOs, ROs for bypolls in 12 MCD wards

Delhi State Election Commission directs DEOs and ROs for bypolls in 12 vacant MCD wards, setting polling station deadlines and voter limits.

"Each polling station should not have more than 1500 voters - State Election Commission Order"

New Delhi, October 8

State Election Commission (SEC) of Delhi has issued guidelines for all District Election Officers (DEOs) and Returning Officers (ROs) for bypolls to 12 MCD wards.

These 12 seats fell vacant after one councillor became a Member of Parliament (Kamaljeet Sehrawat) and 11 councillors were elected as MLAs.

The letter reads, "The Commission has adopted the electoral rolls of such Assembly Constituencies of the NCT of Delhi which relate to the areas of 12 wards and are in force for the time being and have been updated with reference to 'January 1, 2025,' as the qualifying date for the purpose of ensuing Bye- Elections to Municipal Corporation of Delhi."

The State Election Commissioner has directed that the draft lists of polling stations shall be prepared/verified by the respective Returning Officers as per the delimitation of wards order dated October 17, 2022.

As per the order, the last date for receipt of objections/suggestions by the concerned Returning Officers will be 3:00 PM on October 11. The last date for disposal of objections/suggestions and Submission of final lists of polling stations to the Election Commission for approval and printing will be October 13.

"All polling stations must be located on the ground floor of the building in the respective wards. All sites for polling stations should be located in the same ward, i.e. within the ward. Room No. (exact location) where polling station is to be set up in a building including mention of 'front side' or 'back side' or 'annexe building' etc. should be mentioned in the column of location/place of polling station so that there is no confusion amongst the incoming voters etc. Each polling station should not have more than 1500 voters," the order read.

The last Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections were held in 2022. The same is expected to be held in 2027.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why do we need bypolls when the councillors themselves left for higher positions? This feels like unnecessary expenditure when the next MCD elections are just 2 years away. The funds could be used for actual development work instead.
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Arjun K
The detailed guidelines show the commission is serious about conducting fair elections. The 1500 voter limit per polling station will definitely reduce crowding and waiting time. Hope they maintain the same standards in execution.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in election monitoring, I appreciate the clarity in location details required. Mentioning 'front side' or 'back side' specifically will prevent voter confusion. More states should adopt such detailed guidelines.
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Vikram M
Finally some action on these vacant seats! Our ward has been without proper representation for months. Hope the new councillors focus on local issues like garbage disposal and road repairs rather than just political ambitions.
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Michael C
The timeline seems quite tight - only 2 days for objections and suggestions. While efficiency is good, I hope they don't rush through important feedback from local residents. Democratic processes need adequate time for proper consultation.

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