30 November 2007

Are there complaints over new EPICs?

There may have been few mistakes in the new EPICs now being distributed. In some cases, EROs are getting these corrected informally using the vendors of WTL. For the remaining cases, WTL will place at least one person-unit per subdivision (outside Kolkata) during the period 11to20 Dec 2007 to correct only the new-format EPICs.

In the 44 Urban ACs around Kolkata, there will be one person-unit per AC for taking care of such corrections for new-format EPICs. Within this set, in a subset consisting of Alipore and Kabitirtha ACs, there will be four correcting persons/units in both ACs.

DEOs/EROs may please, however, keep proper account of Holograms. "Corrections" mean rectification of WTL vendors' mistakes. See 001B/001C forms as filled up by electors.

Please note that correction of old-format EPICs (due to change in address etc) will continue to be done at PECs during Dec 2007.

12 November 2007

On-line applications

Like last year, we're going to allow on-line applications through our website. Applicants will be asked to meet the ERO on 14.12.2007 at his office with supporting documents. The signature of the applicant will be taken on the print-out of the e-application form 6/7/8/8A during this special hearing by ERO. At the time of this hearing, the applicant can also submit 2 photos on Form 001C.

So, all EROs may be advised to remain present in their offices on 14.12.2007 with rolls of all ACs for which he is the ERO. Support staff setup may also be kept ready.

8 November 2007

Are the Master CDs OK?

We are receiving some alarming news that few Master CDs given by WTL have errors on Title Page or the roll itself.

Please check.

If there is a problem, get it rectified by talking to WTL. (In few cases, e.g. East Mdp, they have changed the CDs).

In all cases - even if the defect is now rectified -, keep us informed so that we can talk about the defects at the highest level.

7 November 2007

How many camera teams will WTL give?

This is w.r.t. EPIC campaign in 1-10 Feb 2008.

All ACs will get 2 Cameras( + Cameramen) each. Exceptions are as follows:

Three cameras for: 139-Belgachia (East), 147-Kabitirtha, 148-Alipore, 150-Tollygunj, 152-Ballygunj.

One Camera for: 140-Cossipore, 141-Shyampukur, 142-Jorabagan, 143-Jorasanko, 144-Barabazar, 145-Bowbazar, 153-Entally, 155-Beliaghata, 156-Sealdah, 157-Vidyasagar, 158-Burtola, 160-Belgachia (West)

2 November 2007

What did State level Political Parties say on 1.11.2007?

Quite a lot!

Two points, however, bear highlighting:-
1. Time for C&O is shorter this time. So we must ensure that all rolls reach the booths (with DOs) on 14.11.2007 itself.
2. One DO for one premise, at worst. No clubbing of premises to be done.

That makes our challenge to print the rolls in time all the more relevant.