KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The Election Commission (EC) has prepared to facilitate registering and updating the voter list through the local level. For that, the EC has prepared a draft of the procedure and requested to submit feedback and suggestions within mid-November.

According to Surya Prasad Aryal, assistant spokesperson for the EC, a draft has been prepared to register and update the voter list at the local level to make the process of registering and updating the voter list simple, easy and accessible to citizens and to maintain more accuracy in the voter list.

In the draft, if a local level is willing to register names from its central or ward level and requests the EC through the election office, the EC will give permission based on the evaluation of the physical resources and human resources available at the local level. Once authorization is granted, the registration of the voter list will start. This will involve the appointment of registration officers and the utilization of employees already working at the local level, either at the local center or ward level.

If a person wants to register his/her name in the electoral roll, he/she can fill the form through the online system and select the date that is suitable for him/her to provide the biological (biometric) details from the relevant local level. Upon the submission of biometric data, the draft stipulates that the individual's name will be registered at their permanent address. Furthermore, the draft includes provisions for the collection of registered individuals' details during the final voter list publication, ensuring continuous updates.

 
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