In a significant legal move, the Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on Friday, requesting the postponement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala ahead of the upcoming Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGI) elections. The petition was filed by the Kerala government following a refusal by the Kerala High Court last week.
On Wednesday, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai agreed to list the plea after the counsel informed the court that the SIR process is currently underway even though Kerala is scheduled to hold local body elections in the second week of December.
The concern stems from the ongoing SIR exercise, which is clashing with the LSGI elections, leading to a potential overlap and manpower constraints for the state government. This could impact the fairness and smooth conduct of both processes.
It’s important to note that the LSGI elections in Kerala are scheduled for the second week of December. The SIR process, however, is currently underway, causing apprehensions and leading to the plea for postponement.
This development comes as the state gears up for its local body elections, which are considered a crucial level of democratic representation in Kerala.
The final decision on this matter will be announced by the Supreme Court following the hearing on Friday. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
