Calcutta HC raps EC: Judge slams order on assistant professors as presiding officers
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Calcutta HC raps EC: Judge slams order on assistant professors as presiding officers

Times of India·12h ago·Neutral

What Happened

Calcutta High Court judge criticized the Election Commission's order appointing assistant professors as presiding officers in elections. The court questioned the EC's failure to present the notification justifying this decision. The panel drew fire for not providing adequate documentation supporting the controversial poll officer appointment policy.

Key Entities

Calcutta High CourtElection CommissionAssistant ProfessorsPresiding OfficersJudge

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