Differing views are part of decision-making, says Election Commission

…“ Differing views and observations are a normal part of deliberation in any institution ,” the Commission said in a press note signed by Deputy Director P Pawan. “They are a part of the decision-making process before a final decision is taken.” The “written notes, observations, technical suggestions and…

…Sandhu concurred on May 19. In July, the SIR declaration appeared on the online form anyway. Sandhu learnt of it from The Indian Express’s July 12 report. On August 13, he wrote that the change had been made “ in spite of these very clear views expressed by two Election Commissioners, ” called it “unauthorised/illegal” and directed that it “must be removed immediately”. As of Tuesday, the question remained on the form. A second example is the work-allocation order of July 28. It was issued within…

…unanswered how the objections recorded by the two Commissioners fit into that process. Story continues below this ad One example is Form 6. On May 16, Election Commissioner Vivek Joshi recorded on file that the form “ cannot be altered without making amendments in the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 ” and advised sending the proposal to the Government. Sandhu concurred on May 19. In July, the SIR declaration appeared on the online form anyway. Sandhu learnt of it from The Indian Express’s July 12 report. On August…