The Calcutta High Court has requested 200 judicial officers, 100 each from the High Courts of Odisha and Jharkhand, to join the existing team for adjudicating voters’ documents categorized under “logical discrepancy.” This decision was made during a high-level meeting led by Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Sujoy Paul. The meeting was attended by officials including Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal and West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty.
A recent Supreme Court division bench ruling allowed judicial officers from Odisha and Jharkhand to assist in expediting the resolution of voter claims and objections in West Bengal. The final number of “logical discrepancy” cases identified by February 21 will be considered for adjudication purposes. Currently, 273 out of 532 appointed judicial officers in West Bengal are actively involved in the adjudication process.
By incorporating an additional 200 judicial officers from Odisha and Jharkhand, the adjudication process for voters’ documents is anticipated to accelerate. The final voters’ list in West Bengal, excluding cases under judicial adjudication, will soon be released, with supplementary lists to follow based on the progress of adjudication. Judicial officers are providing daily progress reports to the Calcutta High Court to ensure the timely completion of the adjudication process.
