District Election Officer (DEO) Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today chaired a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties to inform them about the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SSR) 2025 for the 77-Nagrota Assembly Constituency, in view of the upcoming by-elections.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the political parties, the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) 77-Nagrota, Vinay Kumar and Deputy DEO Jammu, Rameshwar Kumar.
During the meeting, the DEO informed the participants about the detailed guidelines and schedule of the Special Summary Revision. It was stated that the qualifying date for the current revision exercise is fixed as April 1, 2025. Eligible electors as on this date can submit claims and objections using the prescribed forms—Form 6, for inclusion of names in the electoral roll (new voter registration); Form 7, for objections to inclusion or deletion of names and Form 8, for correction of particulars or transposition within the constituency.
“All claims and objections must be submitted on or before April 24, 2025. These can be filed with the concerned Booth Level Officers (BLOs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) of Nagrota, Dansal and Bhalwal, or directly at the ERO office located in DC Office Jammu. Submissions can also be made online through the official ECI or CEO J&K websites, or sent by post to the ERO, AC 77-Nagrota,” he added.
The DEO further informed that the number of polling stations in the constituency has been rationalised and increased from 145 to 150, with the creation of the five new polling stations for enhanced voter convenience. These are PS 41 – Nehar Par Malpur, at Government Middle School Malpur; PS 43 – Chandian Malpur, at Government Middle School Chandian Malpur; PS 114 – Upper Badsoo, at Government Mobile Middle School Badsoo; PS 118 – Sley Kah Potha, at Panchayat Ghar Kanyala Kahpotha; PS 141 – Dhan Sahanu, at Government Middle School Sahanu.
The number of electors as per the draft roll published on April 8, 2025, stands at 96,305. Copies of the draft electoral roll have been made available to the recognised political parties for their reference and facilitation of the revision process.
The DEO highlighted that personal notices will be served to individuals whose names are proposed for deletion, except in cases of death. Additionally, the DEO informed that citizens who attain the age of 18 years on the next qualifying dates, i.e., July 1 or October 1, 2025, are eligible to submit Form-6 in advance. Such applications will be processed as per the respective qualifying dates.
The participants were also made aware of the appellate mechanism in place. An appeal against any decision of the ERO can be made to the District Magistrate under Section 24(a) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. A second appeal, if required, can be filed before the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) under Section 24(b), following the procedure laid down in Rule 27 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
For further queries or assistance, citizens may contact the Office of the Electoral Registration Officer, AC 77-Nagrota, DC Office Jammu.