They should submit the duly filled Form 12D before Mar.25
For this upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, Senior Citizens above 85 years and differently abled, living within Greater Chennai Corporation limits can cast their votes from home through post, by submitting the duly filled Form 12 D. The forms must be submitted before or by Mar.25 to the officer in the polling station level officers/ the Election Commission or the Assistant Election Commission Officer office in their area.
J. Radhakrishnan Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner in a meeting held on Mar.20 said that the provisions have been made to vote by post in 16 assembly constituencies including 3 Lok Sabha constituencies, under Chennai Corporation, to avoid difficulties for senior citizens and persons with disability in going to the polling station and voting.
Polling Station Officers will personally visit the residences of the differently abled voters and voters above 85 years of age, with Form 12D and voter list to facilitate election.
When the officers visit the residence of the voters, they are asked to cooperate by giving their consent after reading the form (they can also request the officers to read out the form). The voters should also submit proof of identity or proof, if requested.
As per the final electoral roll published on Jan.22, the total number of voters is 39,01,167. Out of the total number of voters, it is revealed that there are 11,369 differently abled voters and 63,751 voters above the age of 85 years.
If voters with disabilities and voters above 85 years of age have any doubts and complaints regarding postal voting, they can contact Chennai District Election Office on 24 hours toll-free numbers 1950 and 1800 425 7012. Download the form at https://t.co/1BpzcCiZZS
