Kolkata: The EC published the eighth supplementary list and said it has disposed of around 52 lakh cases under adjudication, expressing hope that the process would be completed within the next few days in line with Calcutta High Court directions.Work for the remaining 8 lakh applications is in progress and is expected to be completed within the next four days, an EC official said. Over 60 lakh names were under scrutiny after the final draft electoral rolls were published. Officials said if the current pace is maintained, the entire adjudication process will be completed by Tuesday.The adjudication is being carried out by judicial officers in compliance with the SC directions. The first phase of elections is scheduled for April 23, while the last date for filing nominations for the first phase is April 6. The verification process needs to be completed before the rolls are frozen. tnn & agencies
