DEMO AND UNDER CONSTRUCTION PAGE
HELPLINE NUMBER
1950
DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICE
KOLKATA NORTH
Greater Participation for a Stronger Democracy
(1) Summary Revision of Electoral Roll
Generally happens in the month of October for accepting forms from the public at booth level.
Publication of Draft Roll
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Submission of Forms at Booth Level
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Disposal by ERO/AERO
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Final Publication
(2) Continuous Updation
Generally happens throughout the year except for the period of Summary Revision.
Submission of Forms at E.R.O. Office
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Disposal by ERO/AERO
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Generating Supplements of Electoral Rolls
(3) EPIC Preparation & Distribution
Generally happens throughout the year.
Submission of Form 001C at ERO Office / Permanent EPIC Centre / BLO's End
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Preparation of EPIC at PEC within a short time
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Distribution of EPIC at PEC / ERO's Office / BLO's End
(4) Celebration of National Voters Day
- In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, the Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as 'National Voters' Day'. It was started on January 25th 2011.
- New voters, who have attained the age of 18 years, eligible voters would be enrolled on time and handed over their Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) on January 25 every year at Booth Level. Various programmes like essay competitions and quiz competitions are organised at Booth Level / KMC Ward Level / Borough Level / District Level to felicitate new voters.
(5) Conducting Election
- This office functions under direct guidelines and supervision of the Election Commission of India / Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal. Two types of elections are conducted by this office: (1) Elections to the House of the People (Parliament Election) for selection of Member of Parliament in respect of 24 - Kolkata Uttar Parliamentary Constituency and (2) Elections to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly (Assembly Election) for selection of Member of Legislative Assembly in respect of 7 (seven) Assembly Constituencies i.e., 162 - Chowrangee, 163 - Entally, 164 - Beleghata, 165 - Jorasanko, 166 - Shyampukur, 167 - Maniktola & 168 - Kashipur-Belgachhia Assembly Constituencies under Kolkata North Electoral District.