Poll panel's programme for error-free electoral rolls

The Election Commission of India has launched “National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme” (NERPAP) throughout the country, with the objective of bringing an error-free and authenticated electoral roll.

During the programme, Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) data of electors will be linked with the Aadhaar data, for the purpose of authentication. NERPAP will focus on improving image quality of electors, along with sorting issues like corrections of errors, according to an official press release.

Electors have been provided with the facility to feed their respective Aadhaar number using web services through the Election Commission website (www.eci.gov.in). Electors can also feed Aadhaar number by making a call at 1950 to the State call centres, or by submitting the details of Aadhaar number and EPIC number with photocopy of both the documents, namely EPIC and Aadhaar card. Collection and feeding of Aadhaar will also be done by organising special camps, the release stated. The first such camp will be held on April 12. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will also collect the details of electors during the door-to-door surveys.

Under the programme, facility has also been provided for voluntarily disclosure of multiple entries by voters. Electors with multiple registrations in electoral roll(s) can fill Form-7 for deletion of their names from the places except where they ordinarily reside.  The forms may be submitted at ERO facilitation centres, special camps and citizen service centres, the release stated.