EC circular not contrary to rules: Big SC setback for TMC before Bengal results
The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's circular deploying central government staff as counting supervisors for the West Bengal elections, stating it was not contrary to rules. The court emphasized that the ECI has the authority to select counting personnel from central government employees. However, it reassured that party agents, including from the TMC, would be present during the vote counting process.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled that the Election Commission's circular on deploying central government staff as counting supervisors is valid and within regulatory bounds.
- ▪The ECI maintains the authority to choose counting personnel exclusively from central government employees, according to the court's observation.
- ▪The court confirmed that TMC representatives would be allowed to be present during the vote counting to ensure transparency.
- ▪The Trinamool Congress initially challenged the circular but later sought only its strict implementation as written.
- ▪The Election Commission affirmed that its April 13 circular would be implemented fully and in accordance with its stated guidelines.
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EC circular not contrary to rules: Big SC setback for TMC before Bengal resultsSC said that the Election Commission’s circular on deploying central government staff as counting supervisors is “not contrary to rules,”Updated on: May 02, 2026 11:15 AM ISTEdited by Priyanshu PriyaShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Saturday told the Trinamool Congress (TMC) representative that the Election Commission of India’s circular on deploying central government staff as counting supervisors is “not contrary to rules”.‘EC circular not contrary to rules’: SC upholds central staff deployment for vote counting (@AITCofficial X)The apex court's observation came while hearing the Trinamool Congress’ plea challenging the Election Commission’s directive to deploy central government and PSU employees as…
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