Puducherry is a Union Territory formed on 7th January, 1963. It is controlled by the Chief Minister, N. Rangaswamy of All India National Congress and Lieutenant Governor, A.K.Singh. The capital of the Union Territory is Pondicherry. The four districts of the Union Territory are:
1. Pondicherry,
2. Karaikal
3. Yanam
4. Mahé .
CEO Puducherry Details and Useful Information:
Contact Details of CEO Puducherry
Documents and Forms for getting Voter ID Puducherry
Application Process for Voter ID Card Puducherry
CEO Puducherry Application Status Check
Get Details of BLO / AERO / Polling Station
CEO Puducherry: All you need to know
CEO has many responsibilities to perform before and after the elections. During elections, the Chief Electoral Officer conducts meetings between political parties to address their issues and concerns. He also announces the date of elections, prepares the Electoral Roll, takes care of the finance, makes sure whether the material resources such as rubber stamps, ink and the Electronic voting machine are sufficient in amount in the available polling booths. The election day is declared as the holiday in the state if assembly elections are conducted and for the nation if Parliamentary elections are conducted. He also has the leverage to control the law and order in the polling area. It is his responsibility to establish Helpline and Complaint Cell to receive the complaints and help the people. He also has the power to re-conduct the elections if he found that the elections did not abide the rules framed by the Government. He sends the report to the Election Commission of India to hear his plea regarding the elections. He manages to count the votes by appointing many government officials. The date,place and time are announced properly for the counting of votes.
T Shreekanth is the current Chief Electoral Officer of Puducherry. Previously, he was appointed as the Secretary to the Government of Puducherry. He took charge on October 5,2012.
Contact Address of CEO Puducherry:
O/o The Chief Electoral Officer,
Villianur Road, Reddiarpalayam,
Puducherry-605010.
Telephone Number: (0413)-2292204/2292205/2292207.
Fax Number: (0413)-2292206.
Personal Mobile Number:9442266837
Officials in the CEO Puducherry office:
1. Pankaj Kumar JHA,
Additional Chief Electoral Officer,
O/o The Chief Electoral Officer,
Villianur Road,Reddiarpalayam,
Puducherry-605010.
Personal Mobile Number:9442154664
2. R.Shridaran,
Deputy Chief Electoral Officer,
O/o.The Chief Electoral Officer,
Villianur Road, Reddiarpalayam,
Puducherry 605010.
Personal Mobile Number:9944350727.
Circumstances to contact CEO Puducherry:
You can contact CEO Puducherry on the day of election by utilizing the complaint cell launched exclusively. At the polling booth, you may find rogues making a mess and nullifying the peaceful nature of the polling sessions. Some people may in fact bribe you to vote for their party. As a citizen, you should not indulge in malpractices. Instead, make a complaint. In some parts of the country, people may give bribes before the day of the election and get promises. All these offending cases should be brought to notice to CEO Puducherry. If they campaign beyond the time limitation, even then you can contact your CEO and make a complaint.
Ladder of Election Commission of India:
Harishankar Brahma is the head of the Election Commission of India. He belongs to the Andhra Pradesh cadre of 1975 batch. The Secretariat of Election Commission of India is in New Delhi accompanying nearly 300 officials. The National Civil Service selects two or three Deputy Election Commissioners and Director Generals to work under him. The above mentioned officials are given assistance by people like Directors, Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Under Secretaries and Deputy Directors. The work is usually split in the fashion of branches, divisions and sections.
CEO Puducherry- Voter ID Card-A Prerequisite:
The VoterIDCard helps us to cast votes during elections and is made available to the citizens once they are eighteen years old. It is issued by the Election Commission of India. It is free of cost when you are applying it for the first time.
Reminder of key points:
1. Each Citizen has to cast a vote.
2. There are online and offline procedures for enrollment.
3. You can fill the forms at the polling stations or get the forms from Electoral Registration Officers or Assistant Electoral Registration Officers during revision period.
4. Get the forms from the Electoral Registration Officers during the revision period.
5. The voter should not perform bogus voting.
6. The voter should bring the sufficient records such as age proof and address proof documents during offline mode registration.
7. Age Proof Documents can be:
- School leaving certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Declaration by parents.
8. Address Proof Documents can be:
- Family ration card.
- Driving License.
- Latest Landline Telephone Bill.
- Latest Gas cylinder Bill.
- Passport
- Bank/Post office passbook
9. The name on the Electoral Roll enables one to vote even if the individual has the Voter ID Card.
10. The provided Voter ID Card is suitable for the constituencies of India without a change of address when shifted.
Forms available on CEO Puducherry website:
1. Form 6-Apply to include your name on the Electoral Roll for the first time and also to transfer the names from other Assembly Constituncies (English):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM6E.pdf
2. Form 6-Apply to include your name on the Electoral Roll for the first time and also to transfer the names from other Assembly Constituncies (Tamil):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM6TM.pdf
3. Form 6-Apply to include your name on the Electoral Roll for the first time and also to transfer the names from other Assembly Constituncies (Telugu):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM6TE.pdf
4. Form 6-Apply to include your name on the Electoral Roll for the first time and also to transfer the names from other Assembly Constituncies (Malayalam):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM6M.pdf
5.Form 6A- Apply to include your name on the Electoral Roll if you are an overseas Elector (English):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/Form6AE.pdf
6.Form 6A- Apply to include your name on the Electoral Roll if you are an overseas Elector (Tamil):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/Form6ATM.pdf
7. Form 7- Apply to delete your existing name and also to object the wrong inclusion of name in the Voters list (English):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM7E.pdf
8. Form 7- Apply to delete your existing name and also to object the wrong inclusion of name in the Voters list (Tamil):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM7TM.pdf
9. Form 7- Apply to delete your existing name and also to object the wrong inclusion of name in the Voters list (Telugu):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM7TE.pdf
10. Form 7- Apply to delete your existing name and also to object the wrong inclusion of name in the Voters list (Malayalam):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM7M.pdf
11. Form 8- Apply to correct your name and particulars on the Electoral Roll (English):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM8E.pdf
12. Form 8- Apply to correct your name and particulars on the Electoral Roll (Tamil):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM8TM.pdf
13. Form 8- Apply to correct your name and particulars on the Electoral Roll (Telugu):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM8TE.pdf
14. Form 8- Apply to correct your name and particulars on the Electoral Roll (Malayam):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM8M.pdf
15. Form 8A- Apply to transpose your name that is changing your name within the same Assembly Constituency due to shift of residence (English):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM8AE.pdf
16. Form 8A- Apply to transpose your name that is changing your name within the same Assembly Constituency due to shift of residence (Tamil):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM8ATM.pdf
17. Form 8A- Apply to transpose your name that is changing your name within the same Assembly Constituency due to shift of residence (Telugu):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM8ATE.pdf
18. Form 8A- Apply to transpose your name that is changing your name within the same Assembly Constituency due to shift of residence (Malayalm):
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/Forms/FORM8AM.pdf
Form 6 – Online Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Click on Online Voter Registration tab.
3. Select, Click Here to Proceed tab on the page that appears.
4. Under form 6, three options will be displayed.
- If you have attained age of 18 years.
- Migrating from other states to Puducherry.
- If you are shifting your residence from one constituency to another constituency within Puducherry UT.
5. You have to enter the age if you have selected the If you have attained age of 18 years.
6. Enter your EPIC number if known, the name of the constituency, Applicant name, surname, Date of Birth, sex and the relative name. Select the Relation type, the Place of Birth, Village/Town. Select the State, District, Aadhaar Card Number.
7. Also provide details regarding the place of ordinary residence. Give your House/Apartment Number, Flat Name/Street Name/Location, Previous address, Mobile Number and Email Address.
8. Upload some documents for verification, such as Birth/SSLC certificate, Aadhaar Card / Ration card / Water Bill/ Electricity Bill/ Phone Bill/ College Identity Card, Declaration by Students living in Hostels / Messes/ Elsewhere and also image of yourself. Finally, enter the verification code and press the Submit button.
9. On selecting Migrating from other states to Puducherry, enter your date of birth and self EPIC Number.
10. Enter the name of the constituency, Applicant name, surname, Date of Birth, sex and the relative name. Select the Relation type, the Place of Birth, Village/Town. Select the State, District, Aadhaar Card Number.
11. Upload some documents for verification, such as Birth/SSLC certificate, Aadhaar Card / Ration card / Water Bill/ Electricity Bill/ Phone Bill/ College Identity Card, Declaration by Students living in Hostels / Messes/ Elsewhere and also image of yourself. Finally, enter the verification code and press the Submit button.
12.Enter your date of birth and self EPIC Number if you selected If you are shifting your residence from one constituency to other constituency within Puducherry UT.
13. Enter the name of the constituency, Applicant name, surname, Date of Birth, sex and the relative name. Select the Relation type, the Place of Birth, Village/Town. Select the State, District, Aadhaar Card Number.
14. Upload some documents for verification, such as Birth/SSLC certificate, Aadhaar Card / Ration card / Water Bill/ Electricity Bill/ Phone Bill/ College Identity Card, Declaration by Students living in Hostels / Messes/ Elsewhere and also image of yourself. Finally, enter the verification code and press the Submit button.
Form 6 – Offline Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Go to Forms and select Form 6. Download the form and submit it in the nearby Electoral Office along with the official documents that are needed.
Form 6A – Online Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Click on Online Voter Registration tab.
3. Select, Click Here to Proceed tab on the page that appears.
4. Select Form 6A.
5. A page appears for you to enter the Date of birth, Passport ID and Visa number.
6. Click the Submit button to navigate the form or press cancel if wrong details are entered.
7. . Enter your EPIC number if known, the name of the constituency, Applicant name, surname, Date of Birth, sex and the relative name. Select the Relation type, the Place of Birth, Village/Town. Select the State, District, Aadhaar Card Number.
8. Also provide details regarding the place of ordinary residence in India. Give your House/Apartment Number, Flat Name/Street Name/Location, Previous address, Mobile Number and Email Address.
9. It is also necessary to provide the reason for absence in the nation. Enter the appropriate reason, whether it is due to Education, Employment or the Other and also specify the date of absence from India.
10. It is mandatory to provide the residential address and the official address (education institution, employment etc.) of the residing country.
11. After having entered the details asked, press the Submit button.
Form 6A – Offline Enrollment:
1. Click the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Go to Forms and select Form 6A. Download the form and submit it in the nearby Electoral Office along with the official documents that are needed.
Form 7 – Online Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Click on Online Voter Registration tab.
3. Select, Click Here to Proceed tab on the page that appears.
5. Enter your Date of Birth, Self Objector EPIC Number and the Objected EPIC Number and press the Submit button.
6. Provide details of the name of the person whose name is objected to, Part number of the Electoral Roll and then the serial number in the Electoral Roll. Give details regarding the Electoral Identity Card’s Number if already issued.
7. Provide details of the objector such as Name, Surname, Part number of the Electoral Roll and then the serial number in the Electoral Roll. Give details regarding the Electoral Identity Card’s Number if already issued.
8. It is a prerequisite to mention Father’s/Husband’s/ Mother’s Name.
9. Enter the details of the new and old House number or door number, Street/ Area/Locality/Mohalla/Road, Town/ Village, Post Office, Pin Code, Tehsil/ Taluka/Mandal/ Thana and District of the objector.
10. Mention the proper reason for deletion of the name from the Electoral Roll.
11. Press the Submit button once you have completed filling the form or Cancel if some changes are required.
Form 7 – Offline Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Go to Forms and select Form 7. Download the form and submit it in the nearby Electoral Office along with the official documents that are needed.
Form 8-Online Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Click on Online Voter Registration tab.
3. Select, Click Here to Proceed tab on the page that appears.
4. Select Form 8.
5. Enter the Applicant’s details such as Name, Surname, Part Number of the Electoral Roll, Serial Number in that part, date of birth, age as on January 1st, Father’s/Mother’s/Husband’s name.
6. Mention the details of the residing area such as old and new House/ Door number, Flat Name / Building Name, Street/ Area/Locality/Mohalla/Road, Town/ Village, Post Office, Pin Code, Tehsil/ Taluka/Mandal/ Thana, District.
7. Give the Elector’s Photo Identity Card number and the Name of the Constituency.
8. Select the details of the entries to be edited such as My name, Age, Father’s/Mother’s/Husband’s name, Sex, Address, Elector’s Photo Identity Card Number.
9. Press the Submit button once you have completed filling the form or Cancel if some changes are required.
Form 8 – Offline Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Go to Forms and select Form 8. Download the form and submit it in the nearby Electoral Office along with the official documents that are needed.
Form 8A -Online Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Click on Online Voter Registration tab.
3. Select, Click Here to Proceed tab on the page that appears.
4. Select Form 8A.
5. Enter the details of the applicant whose name is to be transposed: Name, Surname, Part Number in the Electoral Roll, Serial Number in that part of the Electoral Roll and the Elector’s Photo Identity Card Number if issued.
6. Also enter the Father’s/Mother’s/Husband’s Name.
7. Enter the place of the residence: old and new House/ Door number, Flat Name / Building Name, Street/ Area/Locality/Mohalla/Road, Town/ Village, Post Office, Pin Code, Tehsil/ Taluka/Mandal/ Thana, District.
8. The details encompassing the period of residence at the date of application should be provided.
9. Enter the part number to which it has to be transposed.
10. Again, give the details of the applicant such as: Name, Surname, Part Number in the Electoral Roll, Serial Number in that part of the Electoral Roll and the Elector’s Photo Identity Card Number if issued.
11. Press the Submit button once you have completed filling the form or Cancel if some changes are required.
Form 8A – Offline Enrollment:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Go to Forms and select Form 8A. Download the form and submit it in the nearby Electoral Office along with the official documents that are needed.
Check your Application Status:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Click on Check Your Application Status tab.
3. The page that appears displays the following:
- Application for Inclusion (for overseas electors [NRI]) – FORM-6AApplication for Inclusion (ordinary residents) – FORM-6
- Application for Objection for Inclusion – FORM-7
- Application for modifications / corrections – FORM-8
- Application for Transposition within the Assembly Constituency- FORM-8A
4. Select the one that desires you. By clicking on any application form, it asks you to select the Assembly Constituency.
5. It then displays various names on the page. Scroll down properly to check the status of your application.
Information on DEO/ERO/AERO:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Select the Know Your DEO/ERO/AERO tab.
3. The list of officers is shown in a pdf format.
Information on BLO:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Select the Know Your BLO tab.
3. The drop down lists of the State Officers, District Officers, AC Officers and Polling Station Officers have to be selected.
4. Click the Get Contact Details Of Officer.
5. The details of the officers are shown.
Information on Voting Booth:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Select the Know your voting booth & Details tab.
3. Select State/UT, Select AC, Select District drop down lists will help you to select your State/Union Territory, Assembly Constituency and District.
4. You can Select your Polling Station, which is optional, from the Select Polling Station.
5. Then click the Search button.
Check your name on the Voter’s list:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Click the Search for your name in voter’s list tab.
3. It asks you to select a particular language. Select either English or Tamil.
4. The Search is done in either of the three processes:
- Search by Voter’s Electoral Photo Identity Card Number
- Search by voter’s Name
- Search by Address
5. By clicking on Search by Voter’s Electoral Photo Identity Card Number, a page appears. It asks you to enter the EPIC Number.If you finished, press GetInfo button or click Reset if you have entered wrongly.
6. By clicking on the Search by voter’s Name, a page appears. Enter the Voter’s Name, father/mother/husband/other name. Click Go.
7. Search by address asks you to select the Constituency Name, street. Door Number is optional. Click GetInfo to proceed further or reset to correct the entered particulars.
Check your name on the Voter’s list through SMS:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Select Search voter’s list through SMS. The information on sending the SMS gets displayed.
3. Send the message to 09212357123 in the following format: ELECPDY <IDCARD_NO>. SMS charges are included.
Search your name on the National Electoral’s Search:
1. Click on the link to reach the CEO Puducherry website:
http://www.ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
2. Press, the National Electoral’s Search tab.
3. You can perform the Search either by details or by EPIC Number.
4. You need to enter your name, father’s/ husband’s name which is optional. Select Gender, State and District Constituency from the drop-down list box. Click on either of the radio buttons: Age or DOB. Give the information properly from the drop down list box according to the selection of the radio buttons. Then press the Search button.
5. Search by EPIC Number, inquires your EPIC Number and State. Type your EPIC Number and select the State from the drop-down list box. After providing the details, press Search button.
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