Officials fully prepared to conduct election this year: CEO Puducherry , Puducherry Assembly elections 2016, ECI, Puducherry electoral rolls, Pondicherry election, Pondicherry assembly polls 2016,EC poll notification Pondicherry assembly polls
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Officials fully prepared to conduct election this year: CEOPuducherry, Puducherry Assembly elections 2016, ECI,Puducherry electoral rolls, Pondicherry election, Pondicherry assembly polls 2016,EC poll notification Pondicherry assembly polls
The Union Territory of Puducherry is entering into the year which will witness Assembly elections in months. The Chief Electoral Officer V. Candavelou said the official machinery has been fully prepared to conduct the polls in due time.
In an interview with The Hindu , Dr. Candavelou said, “As first step, we completed special summary revision campaign after releasing the draft electoral rolls in September. At the conclusion of special campaign, now we are going to release the final electoral rolls on January 11.”
The five-year term of present Legislative Assembly of Puducherry is due to expire on June 2, 2016. By virtue of its powers, duties and functions under Article 324 read with Article 172 (1) of the Constitution of India and Section 15 of Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is required to hold elections to constitute the new Legislative Assembly in the Union Territory before expiry of its present term.
Dr. Candavelou said, “The official machinery is fully prepared and geared up to conduct polls in due time. Taking all factors into consideration, the Election Commission will announce the schedule.”