Q.1 I have shifted my residence recently. How do I ensure that I am enrolled in my new place of residence and my name is deleted from the old place?
Ans . In case the new residence is in the same Assembly Constituency please fill up form 8A and submit to ERO (Tahsildar) of the area of your new residence. If the new residence is in another Assembly Constituency, please fill up form 6 and submit to the Tahsildar.
Q.2 I have shifted my residence recently. I have Photo ID Card with the old address. Can I get new ID Card for the present address?
Ans .First of all please ensure that you have enrolled yourself in the electoral rolls of the concerned Assembly Constituency, where you are now residing. The procedure is given as in Ans no.1. Subsequently, changes will be made in existing Identity Card by pasting new address on the back side of the card.
Q.3 My old ID Card is defective. I would like to have a new ID Card with correct particulars. What is the procedure?
Ans . You can get your ID Card rectified by depositing it in the Office of the ERO concerned or at Photography center when the work of preparation of Photo ID card begins.
Q.4 I do not have a ration card. Can I get enrolled without a ration card? What are the other documents, which I can show as proof of my residence?
Ans . Ration Card is not indispensable, however you can show any other proof of residence like Passport, Bank Pass Book, Driving license etc. or any Govt. document to facilitate the work of registration.
Q.5 I am a tenant and my landlord does not want me to get enrolled. How can I get enrolled as a voter?
Ans . To get enrolled in the voter list is your legal right. Please check the Electoral roll of your area at ERO (Thahsildar) office. If your name is not included please fill up and deposit it with the ERO (Tahsildar) .
Q.6 I have shifted my residence recently to Kerala from another State where I was registered as a voter. I have an ID Card issued from the previous place of residence. How can I get a new ID Card at the present address and what am I to do with the old Card?
Ans . Please get enrolled by filling up form-6 and depositing the same aong with the proof of residence in the office of ERO (Tahsildar) . Your address can be changed on the back side of the Card with a sticker and the same card will remain valid.
Q.7 I will be attaining the age of 18 on 1.1.2002. What proof do I need to show to get enrolled?
Ans . You can submit the proof of Date of Birth from the authorized agency (Passport, Matric certificate, Date of Birth certificate etc.)
Q.8 . When I fill up Form 4, should I attach proof of my residence with Form 4?
Ans . It is not necessary but if you attach a proof of residence, this will help early verification of the particulars given by you.
Q.9 The Enumerator has visited my house and taken down the details. How do I ensure that my name is finally included in the electoral rolls ?
Ans. He must have handed over you record of Enumeration, which is your acknowledgement. You can check your name in the draft roll, which will be published and available at the office of the ERO concerned to confirm that your name exists in the roll.
Q.10 I have lost my old ID Card. How can I get a new ID Card?
Ans . A complaint is to be filed before the Station House Officer(SHO) of your local police station who will issue a certificate which is to be produced before the ERO (Tahsildar) . You will get a new ID Card after deposit of Rs. 25.
Q.11 Who supervises the election work in a State?
Ans . The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) supervises the election work related to Assembly and Parliament elections.
As per section 13A of the Representation of the People Act 1950, read with section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Chief Electoral Officer of a State/Union Territory is authorised to supervise the election work in the State/Union Territory subject to the overall superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission.
Q.12 Who appoints the Chief Electoral Officer?
Ans . The Election Commission of India (ECI)
The Election Commission of India nominates or designates an Officer of the Government of the State/Union Territory as the Chief Electoral Officer in consultation with that State Government/Union Territory Administration.
Q.13 Who supervises the election work in a District?
Ans . The District Election Officer. In the case of Kerala ,this is the District Collector who has been designated as District Election Officer. As per section 13AA of the Representation of the People Act 1950, subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the Chief Electoral Officer, the District Election Officer supervises the election work of a district.
Q.14 Who appoints the District Election Officer?
Ans . The Election Commission of India (ECI)
The Election Commission of India nominates or designates an Officer of the State Government as the District Election Officer in consultation with the State Government.
Q.15 Who is responsible for the conduct of elections in any Parliamentary or Assembly constituency?
Ans . Returning Officer In the case of Kerala the District Collectors are Returning.Officers.
The Returning Officer of a Parliamentary or Assembly Constituency is responsible for the conduct of elections in the parliamentary or assembly constituency concerned as per section 21 of the Representation of the People Act 1951.
