Duties and Activities of the Office of the District Election Officer, Kolasib District
The Office of the District Election Officer, Kolasib District, is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination and implementation of election-related activities in the district in accordance with the directions and guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Chief Electoral Officer, Mizoram.
The major duties and activities of the Election Branch include:
Revision and Maintenance of Electoral Rolls:
The Election Branch undertakes all activities relating to the preparation, revision and maintenance of electoral rolls, including Intensive Revision, Summary Revision, Special Summary Revision and Special Intensive Revision, as ordered by the Election Commission of India from time to time.Appointment of Election Officials:
The office processes and coordinates the designation/appointment of Returning Officers (ROs), Assistant Returning Officers (AROs), Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and other election personnel as prescribed by the Election Commission.Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC):
Following the introduction of Electors Photo Identity Cards by the Election Commission of India, the Election Branch has undertaken the enrolment, photographing, preparation, printing and distribution of EPICs to eligible electors through the designated Booth Level Officers.Photo Electoral Rolls:
Photo Electoral Rolls were introduced in the district in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India, and the Election Branch undertakes their preparation, updation and publication during electoral roll revisions.Booth Level Officers (BLOs):
BLOs have been appointed for all Polling Stations in the district as per ECI guidelines. The Election Branch coordinates their deployment, training, supervision and performance and issues necessary instructions for electoral roll-related activities and field-level verification.Computerisation of Electoral Rolls:
Computerisation of electoral rolls was initiated in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India and has since been continuously strengthened through the adoption of various Electoral Registration and Election Management Information Systems.Conduct of Elections:
The Election Branch coordinates all activities relating to the conduct of General Elections, Bye-Elections and other elections under the supervision of the District Election Officer, including preparation of polling stations, deployment of election personnel, training, polling arrangements, counting-related activities and post-election procedures.Electoral Registration Services:
The office facilitates the registration of eligible citizens as electors, deletion of names of ineligible/deceased electors, correction and updation of electoral particulars, change of address and other electoral services through the prescribed forms and online platforms.Voter Awareness and SVEEP Activities:
The office conducts Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities to promote voter awareness, electoral literacy, informed participation and ethical voting, particularly among first-time voters, youth and other targeted groups.Election-related IT and Digital Services:
The Election Branch undertakes implementation and monitoring of various ECI digital platforms and applications relating to electoral registration, electoral rolls, BLO activities, voter services, election management and reporting.Coordination with Political Parties and Stakeholders:
The office maintains coordination with recognised political parties, elected representatives, government departments, civil society organisations and other stakeholders on matters relating to electoral rolls, elections and voter awareness.Compliance with ECI Instructions:
The Election Branch ensures timely implementation of instructions, orders, guidelines and directions issued by the Election Commission of India and the Chief Electoral Officer, Mizoram, and submits the required reports, statements and returns within the prescribed timelines.
