ECI to release the second supplementary list tomorrow

Kolkata: The second supplementary list is likely to be published tomorrow, following adjudication by the judicial officers. Till date, around 32 lakhs names have been disposed of, but only e-signed ones by the judicial officers will be included in this list, according to a top Election Commision said. The Commission has stated that the entire process is being conducted under the supervision of the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.

Out of nearly 60.6 lakh names were under adjudication, out of which 32 lakhs have already been disposed of, sources informed. Among these, about 40 percent names have been deleted, according to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer.

Meanwhile, the procedure for filing appeals before the Appellate Tribunal has not yet been formed.The Election Commission is currently developing software, subject to the permission of the High Court. The process is not being conducted under the Representation of the People Act; rather, it is proceeding under Article 142 of the Constitution, as a result of which the Commission holds no authority in this matter, an EC top official said.
Applications may be submitted through both online and offline modes. An inspection will be conducted at the Judicial Academy for the purpose of establishing the Tribunal.

Representatives from the Calcutta High Court and the Election Commission will conduct a joint inspection tomorrow, following which they will announce their decision, EC said.