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SERVICES
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Compilation of Register of Electors
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House to house enquiry
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An annual house to house enquiry is usually effected in January* whereby our officers visit every householder after office hours on weekdays and during weekends, in order to register electors. The relevant dates are widely publicized in the press, on radio and TV.
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Every householder is called upon to complete a return as prescribed by law (Form B), whilst newly qualified electors have to fill in a declaration of qualification (Form C).
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Failure to fill Form B or give false information therein is an offence and may, on conviction, entail a fine of Rs 500.
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A circular letter, highlighting the legal aspects of the house to house enquiry and giving guidelines regarding completion of the relevant forms, is issued to every head of household.
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Our officers will, upon request, assist electors in filling the relevant Forms.
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Consequently it is advisable that the National Identity Card or in default the Act of Birth or Passport of every adult be kept handy.
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| Data collected on such prescribed Forms enable the compilation of provisional registers (Electors' lists). |
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* These dates can be varied following an order made by the Electoral Supervisory Commission after a request from the Electoral Commissioner.
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