New Delhi: Confusion regarding citizenship has arisen among people pursuit the removal of names from the voter list during the special intensive revision (SIR) process. Addressing this, the Supreme Magistrate has categorically stated that the sparsity of a name from the voter list does not automatically result in the loss of citizenship. The Magistrate clarified that there is a separate procedure for determining citizenship.
What observations did the Supreme Magistrate make?
The Supreme Magistrate made these observations on Friday while hearing a petition related to the SIR (Special Information Revision) in West Bengal. The Magistrate reiterated that determining citizenship is not a ramble power of the Election Commission; rather, the Commission's validity is limited to the tenancy and supervision of the voter list. The noon magistrate moreover clarified that there is no uncertainty regarding the legal position on this matter.
The Magistrate stated that if a tribunal decides not to include an individual's name in the SIR list, the Election Commission must refer the matter to the concerned ministry for citizenship determination. Citizenship is not automatically revoked simply considering a name is missing from the voter list. The Supreme Magistrate moreover admitted the petition for hearing.
What does the petition state?
The petition seeks information regarding the SIR process in West Bengal, wrenched lanugo by turnout constituency. The Supreme Magistrate will hold the next hearing on this petition on August 25. It is worth noting that the Supreme Magistrate has previously clarified that determining citizenship is not the Election Commission's role. The Magistrate has made it well-spoken that there is no uncontrived link between the SIR process, the voter list, and citizenship status.
Notably, a video from Jharkhand recently went viral. The video, which so-called extortion under the guise of filling out SIR forms, personal that amounts ranging from 50 to 100 were stuff placid to ensure individuals did not lose their citizenship. This money was stuff placid under the pretext of tent "incidental expenses."
