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EC Dispute: Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa Questions Cabinet Secretary Letter, EC Functioning
- •Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa raised serious questions on the functioning of the Election Commission, citing internal disagreements and issues related to SIR.
- •Lavasa stated that if two Election Commissioners share the same opinion, yet a different decision is made, the reason should be clear.
- •He also questioned SIR and technical systems, particularly alleged changes in Form-6 without legal approval.
- •Lavasa asked what urgency necessitated writing a letter to the Cabinet Secretary regarding an internal EC matter.
- •He emphasized that differing opinions are not wrong, but continuous controversy is detrimental to the EC's image.
Key Questions Answered
Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa raised questions over internal disputes, differing opinions, legal queries regarding SIR, and how decisions are made when two commissioners hold the same view yet a different decision is reached. He stated that the commission should clarify these matters using meeting minutes or files.
Lavasa questioned what specific situation or urgency necessitated writing a letter to the Cabinet Secretary regarding internal Election Commission matters, noting that the Cabinet Secretary typically has no role in internal work allocations unless it concerns an officer on deputation.
Lavasa noted that if technical systems hinder Electoral Registration Officers from fulfilling their legal responsibilities, it is a serious matter. He also questioned whether alleged changes made to Form-6 had the necessary legal approval and proper legal basis.
