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Punjab Cabinet Revises Election Rules to Expedite Staffing Ahead of Assembly Elections
Punjab Cabinet amends rules to fill election posts ahead of state polls
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The Punjab Cabinet, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has amended the Service Rules of the Election Department to streamline the promotion process and fill vacancies ahead of the upcoming Punjab Legislative Assembly elections. This change reduces the experience requirement for promotions, facilitating the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- 01The Punjab Cabinet approved an amendment to the Service Rules of the Election Department to fill seven vacancies for Election Tehsildar posts.
- 02The required experience for promotion from Election Kanungo to Election Tehsildar has been reduced from 15 years to 12 years.
- 03This amendment aims to ensure adequate staffing for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and upcoming elections.
- 04The Cabinet also approved the Annual Administrative Report of the Department of Water Resources for 2025-26.
- 05The decisions were made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
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On Monday, the Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved significant amendments to the Service Rules of the Election Department to enhance the state's election machinery ahead of the Punjab Legislative Assembly elections. This amendment addresses long-standing administrative challenges by reducing the experience requirement for promotions from Election Kanungo to Election Tehsildar from 15 years to 12 years. This change is crucial as it allows for the filling of seven vacant Election Tehsildar positions, which are essential for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Cabinet's decision aims to ensure that the election-related work proceeds smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the Annual Administrative Report of the Department of Water Resources for the fiscal year 2025-26, which will aid in documenting the department's administrative performance and achievements.
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The amendments are expected to strengthen the election machinery in Punjab, ensuring that the electoral process is well-staffed and efficient.
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