Srinagar, Oct 26: The Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commission on Friday ordered start of the annual revision of Panchayat electoral rolls across the Union Territory, with January 1, 2025, set as the qualifying date for voter eligibility.
In an official communication, a copy of which lies with Rising Kashmir, the Election Commission directed district Panchayat Election Officers to proceed with the update under the authority granted by the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, and the J&K Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996.
According to the schedule, a draft of the revised electoral roll will be published on November 4, 2024, and the final version will be available on January 6, 2025. To support this process, six special voter registration camps are scheduled for November 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and December 1 at all polling station locations across Jammu & Kashmir.
During these camps, Panchayat Election Booth Officers (PEBOs) will be available to assist voters with registration forms, handle inquiries, and accept claims or objections to the draft rolls. This annual revision is part of an effort to ensure accurate and up-to-date electoral records in preparation for future Panchayat elections in the Union Territory.
