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1.1 Particulars of organisation, functions and duties [Section 4(1)(b)(i)]
1.1.1 Name and address of the organisation
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER
PUDUCHERRY
Villianur Main Road, Lawsthottam,
Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry-605 010
Phone : (0413) 2292204, 2292205 / Fax (0413) 2292206
Website: https://ceopuducherry.py.gov.in
Email: jtceo_pondicherry@eci.gov.in
1.1.2 HEAD OF THE ORGANISATION
Chief Electoral Officer
ASPS. RAVI PRAKASH, I.A.S.
Chief Electoral Officer
1.1.3 VISION, MISSION AND KEY OBJECTIVES
- Preparation of defect-free Photo Electoral rolls of all the thirty Assembly Constituencies.
- To provide round the year election related service including inclusion of name in the Photo Electoral Roll and issue of Electors Photo Identity Cards.
- Attainment of optimum level of interaction with all the citizens of Puducherry to resolve their election related grievances to their satisfaction.
- Ensuring free and fair poll as and when it takes place.
- To strive for increased participation of electors in enrollment and elections.
1.1.4 FUNCTION AND DUTIES
1. The office of the Chief Electoral Officer has been set up in the U.T. of Puducherry in accordance with the Section 13A of The Representation of the People Act-1950 with the objective of conducting elections to the Office of the President, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha and Assembly Constituencies of Puducherry Legislative Assembly under the overall direction, superintendence and control of the Election Commission of India.
2. The office is headed by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Puducherry, who is appointed by the Election Commission of India, in consultation with the Govt. of Puducherry. The Chief Electoral Officer is assisted by two Deputy Chief Electoral Officers. In the field, CEO is assisted by two District Election Officers, 12 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and 12 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs). For the conduct of elections, the Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) are notified.
3. All the Officers engaged in the Election related activities viz., the District Election Officers, Electoral Registration Officers, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, Returning Officers, Asst. Returning Officers etc. are notified by the Election Commission of India in consultation with the Govt. of Puducherry.
1.1.5 ORGANISATION CHART
1.1.6 Any other details - the genesis, inception, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the committees/ Commissions constituted from time to time have been dealt
Roll of Chief Electoral Officers
| Sl. No. | Thiruvalargal | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | A. Krishnaswamy Iyyangar | 1955 | 1958 |
| 2. | Prakash Narain | 1959 | 1961 |
| 3. | A. Selvanathan | 1962 | |
| 4. | S.S. Shetty | 1963 | 1966 |
| 5. | G. Gopalakrishnan | 1967 | 1969 |
| 6. | Ch. Ramakrishna Rao | 1970 | 1971 |
| 7. | A. Chandrasekhara Menon | 1972 | 1974 |
| 8. | S.R. Gandotra, IAS | 1975 | 1977 |
| 9. | A. Chandrasekhara Menon | 1977 | 1987 |
| 10. | P.A. Subramanian | 17.12.1988 | 11.10.1989 |
| 11. | A. Chandrasekhara Menon | 12.10.1989 | 30.06.1993 |
| 12. | B.V. Selvaraj, IAS | 01.07.1993 | 31.07.1996 |
| 13. | S. Hemachandran, IAS | 13.08.1996 | 17.09.2000 |
| 14. | B. Vijayan, IAS | 18.09.2000 | 30.01.2004 |
| 15. | Chetan B. Sanghi, IAS | 31.01.2004 | 01.04.2004 |
| 16. | Tmt. M. Sathiyavathy, IAS | 02.04.2004 | 28.04.2005 |
| 17. | S. Kumaraswamy, IAS | 02.05.2005 | 08.10.2009 |
| 18. | Belatee Pertin, IAS | 03.12.2009 | 10.05.2012 |
| 19. | T. Sreekanth, IAS | 24.09.2012 | 05.05.2015 |
| 20. | Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS | 06.05.2015 | 31.07.2019 |
| 21. | Shurbir Singh, IAS | 01.10.2019 | 27.04.2022 |
| 22. | P. Jawahar, IAS | 30.08.2022 | 31.05.2026 |
| 23. | ASPS. RAVI PRAKASH, IAS | 03.06.2026 | Till Date |
1.2 Power and duties of its officers and employees [Section 4(1)(b)(ii)]
1.2.1 Powers and duties of officers (administrative, financial and judicial)
(a) Office of the Chief Electoral Officer:
| 1 | Chief Electoral Officer | The Commission appoints CEO, in consultation with the State Government under Section 13A of The Representation of the People Act-1950. The CEO directs, supervises, and controls all issues relating to conduct of elections and preparation of electoral rolls in the UT under the overall directions, superintendence and control of the Commission. He is the Head of the Department. |
| 2 | Addl./Joint / Deputy Chief Electoral Officer | Head of Office. He assists the Chief Electoral Officer in the discharge of duties. |
(b) Office of the District Election Officer:
| 1 | District Electoral Officers | The Commission appoints DEOs, in consultation with the State Government under Section 13AA of The Representation of the People Act-1950. The DEO directs, supervises and controls all issues relating to conduct of elections and preparation of electoral rolls in the UT under the overall directions, superintendence and control of the Chief Electoral Officer. |
(c) Office of the Electoral Registration Officer/Returning Officer for Assembly Constituencies:
| 1 | Electoral Registration Officers / Returning Officers |
The Commission designates EROs/ROs, in consultation with the State Government under Section 13B of The Representation of the People Act-1950 & under Section 21 of The Representation of the People Act,1951. The EROs/ROs directs, supervises, controls all issues relating to conduct of elections and preparation of electoral rolls in the UT under the overall directions, superintendence and control of the District Election Officer. |
| 2 | Assistant Electoral Registration Officers | The Commission designates AEROs under Section 13C of The Representation of the People Act-1950. The EROs directs, supervises and controls all issues relating to preparation of electoral rolls in the UT under the overall directions, superintendence and control of the ERO. |
| 3 | Assistant Returning Officers | The Commission designates AROs under Section 22 of The Representation of the People Act-1951. The ROs directs, supervises, controls all issues relating to conduct of elections in the UT under the overall directions, superintendence and control of the RO. |
1.2.2 Power and duties of other employees
(a) Office of the Chief Electoral Officer:
| 1 | Superintendent (Estt. & Accts) | In charge of all establishment and accounts matters and SVEEP activities |
| 2 | Superintendent (Election & Rolls) | In charge of all works related to election and electoral roll |
| 3 | A1 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for issues pertaining to conduct of elections, collection and compilation of various statistical data and furnishing them to Commission and for issues pertaining to EVMs, Registration of political parties, collection and compilation of various statistical data relating to these and furnishing them to Commission. |
| 4 | A2 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for all issues relating to Electoral Roll, EPIC, Polling Stations. |
| 5 | A3 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for all establishment matters pertaining to the Office |
| 6 | A4 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for preparation of budget, handling of cash. |
| 7 | A5 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for procurement and maintenance of stores. |
| 8 | IT-CELL | This cell is responsible for the maintenance of all IT related infrastructure and various database. |
1.2.3 Rules / orders under which powers and duty are derived
The following Acts, Rules, are applicable in the discharge of the functions of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and its subordinate Offices.
- The Constitution of India
- The Representation of People Act, 1950
- The Representation of People Act, 1951
- The Delimitation Act, 2002
- The Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
- The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification), Act, 1959
- The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968
- The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
- The Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
The instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time are applicable. The following are the important ones:
- Handbook for Observers 2024
- Handbook for Returning Officer (Updated 2023)
- Manual on Electoral Rolls
- Handbook for Presiding Officer (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Counting Agent (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Polling Agents (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Candidate (Updated 2023)
- Handbook on Media matters 2024
- Compendium of Instructions for Conduct of Elections
- Other orders/rules/instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time.
Copies of the above Acts, Rules, Orders, Handbooks and Instructions can be downloaded from https://www.eci.gov.in/handbooks-manuals-modelchecklist
1.2.4 Work allocation
| 1 | Superintendent (Estt. & Accts) | In charge of all establishment and accounts matters and SVEEP activities |
| 2 | Superintendent (Election & Rolls) | In charge of all works related to election and electoral roll |
| 3 | A1 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for issues pertaining to conduct of elections, collection and compilation of various statistical data and furnishing them to Commission and for issues pertaining to EVMs, Registration of political parties, collection and compilation of various statistical data relating to these and furnishing them to Commission. |
| 4 | A2 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for all issues relating to Electoral Roll, EPIC, Polling Stations. |
| 5 | A3 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for all establishment matters pertaining to the Office |
| 6 | A4 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for preparation of budget, handling of cash. |
| 7 | A5 Unit | The dealing assistant is responsible for procurement and maintenance of stores. |
| 8 | IT-CELL | This cell is responsible for the maintenance of all IT related infrastructure and various database. |
1.3 Procedure followed in decision making process [Section 4(1)(b)(iii)]
1.3.1 Process of decision making Identify key decision making points
| Chief Electoral Officer | Overall in charge of all election related activities carried in the U.T of Puducherry and functions under the control, direction and superintendence of the Election Commission of India. |
| District Election Officer | In charge of all election related activities carried in respective of the District of the U.T of Puducherry under his jurisdiction and functions under the control, direction and superintendence of the Chief Electoral Officer. The District Election Officer is also the Returning Officer for Puducherry Parliamentary Constituency. |
| Returning Officer / Electoral Registration Officer for Assembly Constituency | Exercises all statutory powers associated with the conduct of elections and revision of electoral rolls pertaining to in respective of the Assembly Constituency under his jurisdiction and functions under the control, direction and superintendence of the District Electoral Officer. He also functions as Assistant Returning Officer for Puducherry Parliamentary Constituency. |
| Assistant Returning Officer for Assembly Constituency | The main functions of the Assistant Returning Officer are to assist the Returning Officer of the Assembly Constituency in discharging of all duties except scrutiny of nominations during the conduct of elections. |
| Assistant Electoral Registration Officer for Assembly Constituency | The main functions of the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer are to assist the Electoral Registration Officer of the Assembly Constituency in discharging of all duties in connection with the revision of electoral rolls. |
1.3.2 Final decision making authority
The Chief Electoral Officer of Puducherry.
1.3.3 Related provisions, acts, rules etc.
- The Constitution of India
- The Representation of People Act, 1950
- The Representation of People Act, 1951
- The Delimitation Act, 2002
- The Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
- The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification), Act, 1959
- The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968
- The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
- The Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
1.3.4 Time limit for taking a decisions
As stipulated in the relevant Act & Rules
1.3.5 Channel of supervision and accountability
| Chief Electoral Officer | Overall in charge of all election related activities carried in the U.T of Puducherry and functions under the control, direction and superintendence of the Election Commission of India. |
| District Election Officer | In charge of all election related activities carried in respective of the District of the U.T of Puducherry under his jurisdiction and functions under the control, direction and superintendence of the Chief Electoral Officer. The District Election Officer is also the Returning Officer for Puducherry Parliamentary Constituency. |
| Returning Officer / Electoral Registration Officer for Assembly Constituency | Exercises all statutory powers associated with the conduct of elections and revision of electoral rolls pertaining to in respective of the Assembly Constituency under his jurisdiction and functions under the control, direction and superintendence of the District Electoral Officer. He also functions as Assistant Returning Officer for Puducherry Parliamentary Constituency. |
| Assistant Returning Officer for Assembly Constituency | The main functions of the Assistant Returning Officer are to assist the Returning Officer of the Assembly Constituency in discharging of all duties except scrutiny of nominations during the conduct of elections. |
| Assistant Electoral Registration Officer for Assembly Constituency | The main functions of the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer are to assist the Electoral Registration Officer of the Assembly Constituency in discharging of all duties in connection with the revision of electoral rolls. |
1.4 Norms for discharge of functions [Section 4(1)(b)(iv)]
1.4.1 Nature of functions/ services offered
| Revision of Electoral Rolls (Voters List) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | Type of Service | To be applied in Form | Usual time limit | Documents to be attached* |
| 1 | For Inclusion of name in Electoral Roll | Form 6 | One Month | Proof of residence, Proof of age, Passport size photo showing frontal view of full face |
| 2 | For Inclusion of name by overseas elector in Electoral Roll | Form 6A | Proof of residence, Copy of Passport, Visa, Proof of age, Passport size photo showing frontal view of full face | |
| 3 | Deletion of name in Electoral Roll | Form 7 | ||
| 4 | Correction of name, age, Change of address, Marking as PwD, Replacement of EPIC Card, etc. | Form 8 | Proof of name, age, Proof of residence | |
| * Non availability of documents like proof of age, proof of residence are not grounds for rejection. However failure to furnish particulars in Part IV of Form 6 will be liable for rejection. | ||||
| Other services | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | Type of Service | Time limit | Charges | Where to get |
| 1 | Issue of new EPIC card for first time voters | Within one month. | Free of cost | Office of the ERO/AERO of the concerned Assembly Constituency |
| 2 | Issue of new EPIC card to electors who have migrated from other AC/State. | |||
| 3 | Issue of duplicate EPIC card due to loss, mutilation. | |||
| 4 | Issue of duplicate EPIC card due to natural calamity. | |||
| 5 | Soft copy of Electoral Roll (without photo of electors) of all Assembly Constituencies | One day | Rs.200 (Please bring 16 GB Pendrive) | Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry |
1.4.2 Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery
The norms / standards prescribed the Election Commission of India will be meticulously followed.
1.4.3 Process by which these services can be accessed
Both by offline and through online mode the services can be accessed by the general Public.
1.4.4 Time-limit for achieving the targets
| Revision of Electoral Rolls (Voters List) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | Type of Service | To be applied in Form | Usual time limit | Documents to be attached* |
| 1 | For Inclusion of name in Electoral Roll | Form 6 | One Month | Proof of residence, Proof of age, Passport size photo showing frontal view of full face |
| 2 | For Inclusion of name by overseas elector in Electoral Roll | Form 6A | Proof of residence, Copy of Passport, Visa, Proof of age, Passport size photo showing frontal view of full face | |
| 3 | Deletion of name in Electoral Roll | Form 7 | ||
| 4 | Correction of name, age, Change of address, Marking as PwD, Replacement of EPIC Card, etc. | Form 8 | Proof of name, age, Proof of residence | |
| * Non availability of documents like proof of age, proof of residence are not grounds for rejection. However failure to furnish particulars in Part IV of Form 6 will be liable for rejection. | ||||
1.4.5 Process of redress of grievances
The representation / grievances from the citizens of Puducherry are received in the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and also at the offices of District Election Officers and Electoral Registration Officers. These are investigated and remedial action is taken.
A toll free number 1950 is also established. Citizens may also call this number to register their complaints and also seek enquiries.
This apart, citizens can also log in to CEO's website to register their complaints online. They may also send emails to the following mail IDs: ceo_pondicherry@eci.gov.in and jtceo_pondicherry@eci.gov.in.
| (a) Postal address | |
|---|---|
| (i) Office of the Chief Electoral Officer | |
| Full Address | Phone Number |
| Chief Electoral Officer, Villianur Main Road, Lawsthottam, Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry-605 010. | (0413) 2290036 |
| Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Villianur Main Road, Lawsthottam, Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry-605 010 | (0413) 2292204 |
| (ii) District Election Officers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No. | District | Designation & Complete Address | Phone Number |
| 1 | Puducherry | District Collector - cum - District Election Officer, Collectorate, Vazhudavoor Road, Puducherry | (0413) 2299501 2299500-PBX |
| 2 | Karaikal | District Collector-cum - District Election Officer, Collectorate, Duplex Street, Karaikal | (04368) 222025, 222444 |
| (b) Working hours: | |
|---|---|
| Working Hours of all the Offices : | 08.45 hrs to 17.45 hrs Lunch Hour : 13.00 hrs to 14.00 hrs |
1.5 Rules, regulations, instructions manual and records for discharging functions [Section 4(1)(b)(v)]
1.5.1 Title and nature of the record / manual / instruction
The following Acts, Rules, are applicable in the discharge of the functions of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and its subordinate Offices.
- The Constitution of India
- The Representation of People Act, 1950
- The Representation of People Act, 1951
- The Delimitation Act, 2002
- The Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
- The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification), Act, 1959
- The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968
- The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
- The Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
Apart from these, the instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time are applicable. The following are the important ones:
- Handbook for Observers 2024
- Handbook for Returning Officer (Updated 2023)
- Manual on Electoral Rolls
- Handbook for Presiding Officer (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Counting Agent (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Polling Agents (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Candidate (Updated 2023)
- Handbook on Media matters 2024
- Compendium of Instructions for Conduct of Elections
- Other orders/rules/instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time.
Copies of the above Acts, Rules, Orders, Handbooks and Instructions can be downloaded from https://www.eci.gov.in/handbooks-manuals-modelchecklist
1.5.2 List of Rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records
The following Acts, Rules, are applicable in the discharge of the functions of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and its subordinate Offices.
- The Constitution of India
- The Representation of People Act, 1950
- The Representation of People Act, 1951
- The Delimitation Act, 2002
- The Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
- The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification), Act, 1959
- The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968
- The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
- The Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
Apart from these, the instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time are applicable. The following are the important ones:
- Handbook for Observers 2024
- Handbook for Returning Officer (Updated 2023)
- Manual on Electoral Rolls
- Handbook for Presiding Officer (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Counting Agent (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Polling Agents (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Candidate (Updated 2023)
- Handbook on Media matters 2024
- Compendium of Instructions for Conduct of Elections
- Other orders/rules/instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time.
Copies of the above Acts, Rules, Orders, Handbooks and Instructions can be downloaded from https://www.eci.gov.in/handbooks-manuals-modelchecklist
1.5.3 Acts/ Rules manuals etc.
The following Acts, Rules, are applicable in the discharge of the functions of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and its subordinate Offices.
- The Constitution of India
- The Representation of People Act, 1950
- The Representation of People Act, 1951
- The Delimitation Act, 2002
- The Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
- The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification), Act, 1959
- The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968
- The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
- The Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
Apart from these, the instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time are applicable. The following are the important ones:
- Handbook for Observers 2024
- Handbook for Returning Officer (Updated 2023)
- Manual on Electoral Rolls
- Handbook for Presiding Officer (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Counting Agent (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Polling Agents (Updated 2023)
- Handbook for Candidate (Updated 2023)
- Handbook on Media matters 2024
- Compendium of Instructions for Conduct of Elections
- Other orders/rules/instructions issued by the Election Commission of India from time to time.
Copies of the above Acts, Rules, Orders, Handbooks and Instructions can be downloaded from https://www.eci.gov.in/handbooks-manuals-modelchecklist
1.6 Categories of documents held by the authority under its control [Section 4(1)(b)(vi)]
1.6.1 Categories of documents
a) Compilation of the Acts and Rules mentioned above, Compendia i.e. compilation of various instructions issued by the Commission from time to time for the conduct of elections and preparation of Electoral Rolls, Statistical data of elections, various Hand-books, like, Handbooks for Returning Officers, Presiding Officers, Polling Officers, Electoral Registration Officers, Candidates etc. are available in the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and District Election Officers and also on Commission's website.
b) Electoral Rolls for assembly constituencies are available in the offices of District Election Officers and Electoral Registration Officers. Two copies of draft electoral rolls and final rolls are made available, free of cost, to all the recognized state and national political parties. PDF version of Electoral Rolls are also available on the website of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer at https://ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/electrol_rolls.php.
c) Printing of Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) - (Voter ID Card) is done by third party print service provider M/s. M-tech, Pune.
d) Copies of affidavits filed by candidates at the time of nominations during election are available with the Returning Officers and also on the website of Chief Electoral Officer https://ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/affidavit_candidate.php
Statistical data of all general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies can be seen on the website https://ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/elections_glance.php
1.6.2 Custodian of documents/categories
The Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry is the custodian of all the documents.
1.8 Directory of officers and employees
1.8.1 Name and designation
1.8.2 Telephone, fax and email ID
| Name (Tvl.Tmt) | Designation | Phone Number | Fax Number | email-id |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPS. RAVI PRAKASH, IAS | Chief Electoral Officer | (0413) 2290036 | (0413)2292206 | ceo_pondicherry@eci.gov.in |
| B. Thillaivel | Deputy Chief Electoral Officer | (0413) 2292205 | (0413)2292206 | jtceo_pondicherry@eci.gov.in |
| M. Kandasamy | Deputy Chief Electoral Officer | (0413) 2292205 | (0413)2292206 | jtceo_pondicherry@eci.gov.in |
| Dr.A. Sivagnanaganesan | Programmer - IT Cell | (0413) 2292207 | --- | progelect@py.gov.in |
| V. Cangaradjane | Data Processing Assistant - IT Cell | (0413) 2292207 | --- | canagaraj@py.gov.in |
| J .Murugan | Superintendent (Estt.& Accts) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | j.murugan32@py.gov.in |
| Thirukabilane. J | Superintendent (Elections) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | j.thirukabilane73@py.gov.in |
| D. Sridevi | Steno Gr.I | (0413) 2292205 | --- | d.sridevi83@py.gov.in |
| V. Murugan | Assistant (A1 unit - Election & A6 unit - EVM) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | v.murugan16@py.gov.in |
| M. Abirami | Assistant (A7 unit - SVEEP) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | m.abirami51@py.gov.in |
| R. Srikumar | Assistant (A2 unit - Electoral Roll) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | r.srikumar91@py.gov.in |
| N. Adithya Prasanna | Assistant (A6 unit - EVM) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | na.prasanna92@py.gov.in |
| 12 Posts$ | Deputy Tahsildar | --- | --- | --- |
| V. Arun Kumar | UDC (A7 unit - SVEEP) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | varunkumar@py.gov.in |
| S. Vijayakumar | UDC (A4 unit - Cashier) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | s.vijayakumar88@py.gov.in |
| J. Manimaran | UDC (A5 unit - Contingent Bills) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | j.manimaran70@py.gov.in |
| Vacant* | Store Keeper Gr.II (Stores) | -- | --- | --- |
| S. Sakthivel | Record Clerk - Despatch | (0413) 2292205 | --- | ssakthivel@py.gov.in |
| M. Sellapandiane | Record Clerk - Receipt | (0413) 2292205 | --- | mspandian@py.gov.in |
| Vacant& | Driver | --- | --- | --- |
| V. Shanmugavel | MTS (General) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | --- |
| Vacant@ | MTS (General) | --- | --- | --- |
| Vacant# | MTS (General) | --- | --- | --- |
| V. Sivagnanam | MTS (Security) | (0413) 2292205 | --- | --- |
@ Post vacant w.e.f. 01.05.2024
# Post vacant w.e.f. 01.06.2024
$ One Deputy Tahsildar is service placed at each ERO office.
& Post vacant w.e.f 2015
1.9 Monthly Remuneration received by officers & employees including system of compensation
1.9.1 List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration
1.9.2 System of compensation as provided in its regulations
| Name (Tvl.Tmt) |
Designation | Monthly remuneration | Compensation/ Compensatory allowance | The procedure to determine the remuneration as given in the regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPS. RAVI PRAKASH, IAS* | Chief Electoral Officer | The monthly remuneration does not include compensations applicable to employees as per Pay Rules. | The remuneration determined as per the procedure laid down in the rules. | |
| B. Thillaivel | Deputy Chief Electoral Officer | Rs.87,400/- | ||
| M. Kandasamy | Deputy Chief Electoral Officer | Rs.77,700/- | ||
| Dr. A. Sivagnanaganesan | Programmer - IT Cell | Rs.87,700/- | ||
| V.Cangaradjane | Data Processing Assistant | Rs.70,000/- | ||
| J .Murugan | Superintendent (Estt.& Accts) | Rs.56,900/- | ||
| J. Thirukabilane | Superintendent (Elections) | Rs.56,900/- | ||
| D. Sridevi | Stenographer Gr.I | Rs.50,500/- | ||
| M. Abirami | Assistant (SVEEP) | Rs.37,600/- | ||
| R. Srikumar | Assistant (A2 Unit - Electoral Rolls) | Rs.37,600/- | ||
| N. Adithya Prasanna | Assistant (A6 unit - EVM) | Rs.37,600/- | ||
| V. Murugan | Assistant (A1 unit - Election) | Rs.37,600/- | ||
| S. Vijayakumar | UDC (A4 unit - Cashier) | Rs.31,400/- | ||
| J. Manimaran | UDC (A5 unit - Contingent Bills) | Rs.30,500/- | ||
| V. Arun Kumar | UDC (A7 unit - SVEEP) | Rs.31,400/- | ||
| S. Sakthivel | Record Clerk - Despatch | Rs.43,500/- | ||
| M. Sellapandiane | Record Clerk - Receipt | Rs.41,800/- | ||
| Vacant | MTS (General) | -- | ||
| Vacant | MTS (General) | -- | ||
| V. Shanmugavel | MTS (General) | Rs.41,800/- | ||
| V. Sivagnanam | MTS (Security) | Rs.20,900/- | ||
| 12 Posts$ | Deputy Tahsildars | -- | ||
| Vacant% | Driver | -- |
* Monthly remuneration is claimed at Chief Secretariat, Puducherry.
$ One Deputy Tahsildar is service placed at each ERO Office.
1.10 Name, designation and other particulars of public information officers
1.10.1 Name and designation of the public information officer (PIO), Assistant Public Information officer (APIO) & Appellate Authority
| (a) First Appellate Authorities | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | Designation of the Officer as FAA | Postal Address | Tel. No. | E-mail address | Jurisdiction | |
| Phone | Fax | |||||
| 1 | Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry. | O/o. the Chief Electoral Officer, Lawsthottam, Villianur Main Road, Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry-605010. | 0413-2292205, 2292204 | 0413 - 2292206. | jtceo_pondicherry@eci.gov.in | In respect of PIO of Elections Department |
| 2 | District Election Officer-cum-Collector, Puducherry District | New Collectorate Complex, Vazhudavur Road, Puducherry | 0413-2299501 /2299500 PBX | 0413-2299588 | dcrev.pon@nic.in | In respect of PIO of the O/o.DEO and PIOs of Assembly Constituencies in Puducherry District |
| 3 | District Election Officer-cum-Collector, Karaikal District | Collectorate, Karaikal | 04368-222025 | 04368-228070 | collr.kkl@nic.in | In respect of PIO of the O/o.DEO and PIOs of Assembly Constituencies in Karaikal District |
| (b) Public Information Officers | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Office of CEO, Puducherry | ||||||
| Sl.No | Designation of the Officer designated as PIO | Postal Address | Contact Number | E-mail address | Demarcation of Area/activities | |
| Phone | Fax | |||||
| 1 | Superintendent (Election), O/ o. The Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry. | O/o. the Chief Electoral Officer, Lawsthottam, Villianur Main Road, Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry-605010. | 0413-2292205, 2292204 | 0413 - 2292206. | jtceo_pondicherry@eci.gov.in | Matters relating to Elections Department |
| (ii) Office of District Election Officer, Puducherry & Returning Officer for Puducherry Parliamentary Constituency | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | Designation of the Officer designated as PIO | Postal Address | Contact Number | E-mail address | Demarcation of Area/activities | |
| Phone | Fax | |||||
| 1 | Revenue Officer | Office of the Collector,- cum- District Election Officer , New Collectorate Complex, Vazhudavur Road, Puducherry | 0413-2299503 / 2299500 PBX | 0413-2299588 | dcrev.pon@nic.in | Matters relating to conduct of Election to Parliamentary Constituency in respect of U.T. of Puducherry and election matters pertaining to Puducherry District |
| (iii) Office of District Election Officer, Karaikal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | Designation of the Officer designated as PIO | Postal Address | Contact Number | E-mail address | Demarcation of Area/activities | |
| Phone | Fax | |||||
| 1 | Secretary to Collector | Office of the Collector- cum-District Election Officer, Collectorate,, Karaikal | (04368) 221760 | (04368) 228070 | collr.kkl@nic.in | Matters relating to election pertaining to Karaikal District |
| (iv) Office of Returning Officer/Electoral Registration Officer for Assembly Constituencies for all matters relating to conduct of Elections to Assembly Constituencies and preparation of Electoral Roll pertaining the to the Assembly Constituencies under their jurisdiction. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No.& Name of the Assembly Constituency | Asst. Electoral Registration Officers | Electoral Registration Officers / Returning Officers | Assistant Returning Officers |
| 1.MANNADIPET | K.K. VIBEESH Mobile: 9443352328 Tahsildar, O/o.DCR (South), Villianur. Phone: 0413-2667668 | A. KUMARAN Mobile: 9443383419 Deputy-Collector Revenue (South), Villianur Phone: 0413-2667668 | A. PREEDEVI Revenue Officer Mobile: 8870295044 |
| 2.THIRUBHUVANAI | G. THAMIZHARASAN Mobile: 9597164167 Dy. Thasildhar Taluk Office, Villianur, Puducherry. | A. KUMARAN Mobile: 9443383419 Deputy-Collector Revenue (South), Villianur Phone: 0413-2667668 | G. SENDHILCOUMAR, JAO, CGP Mobile: 9786349704 |
| 3.OUSSUDU | R. EZHIL AMUDHAN Mobile: 7397068612 Deputy Tahsildar, O/o. DCR (South), Villianur | C. SENDHIL KUMAR Mobile: 9443633738 Director of Survey & Land Records, Puducherry Phone: 0413 – 2231201 | MURUGAN Superintendent Local Administration Dept. Mobile: 9994549464 |
| 4.MANGALAM | D. SANTOCHE COUMAR Mobile: 9600831830 Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Villianur Phone: 0413 - 2231227 | C. SENDHIL KUMAR Mobile: 9443633738 Director of Survey & Land Records, Puducherry Phone: 0413 – 2231201 | K. SIVASANKARA MURUGAN Chief Seed Certification Officer Dte. of Agriculture Mobile: 9443887630 |
| 5.VILLIANUR | S. COUPPAN Mobile: 8124876398 Settlement Tahsildar-I, Directorate of Survey & Land Records, Saram. Phone: 0413 - 2231202 | A. SIVASANKARAN Mobile: 9843125637 Block Development Officer (Villianur), Puducherry Phone: 0413 – 2666325 | P. GOVINDASAMY Dy.Director (Mechanization) Fisheries Dept. Mobile: 9442067779 |
| 6.OZHUKARAI | H.V. VIMALAN Mobile: 9080093993 Dy. Tahsildar, Directorate of Survey & Land Records, Saram. Phone: 0413 - 2231201 | A. SIVASANKARAN Mobile: 9843125637 Block Development Officer (Villianur), Puducherry Phone: 0413 – 2666325 | J. SIVASUBRAMANIAN, Dy. Director, Agriculture O/o. Addl.Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) Mobile: 9865446537 |
| 7.KADIRGAMAM | G. SATYANARYANAN Mobile: 9943011626 Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Oulgaret Phone: 0413-2254449 | SANDIRAKUMARAN. S Mobile: 9751999515 Deputy Labour Commissioner, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2274045 | M. SHYAMSUNDAR, Dy. Registrar (Handloom) Registrar of Cooperative Societies Mobile: 9487060891 |
| 8.INDIRA NAGAR | N. SHANTI Mobile: 9789545155 Tahsildar, O/o. Deputy Commissioner (Excise) Puducherry. | SANDIRAKUMARAN. S Mobile: 9751999515 Deputy Labour Commissioner, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2274045 | K. DHANAGOVIND, Functional Manager, DIC Mobile: 9442396959 |
| 9.THATTANCHAVADY | AJEETHKUMAR. L Mobile: 8754996971 Dy. Tahsildar, O/o.Puducherry District Authority, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2254449 | ARJUN RAMAKRISHNAN Mobile: 8304860178 Director, Adidravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Puducherry Phone: 0413 –2275681 | R.B. GNANAVELOU, Inspector of Factories Mobile: 9443957286 |
| 10.KAMARAJ NAGAR | P. KABILAN Mobile: 8754151337 Deputy Tahsildar, Oulgaret Taluk, Puducherry. | ARJUN RAMAKRISHNAN Mobile: 8304860178 Director, Adidravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Puducherry Phone: 0413 –2275681 | R. MURALI, Inspector of Boilers Mobile: 9443090119 |
| 11.LAWSPET | U. SEGAR Mobile: 9445418732 Settlement Tahsildar-II, Directorate of Survey & Land Records, Puducherry Phone:0413-2666364 | R. ARUN AYAVOU Mobile: 9488840480 Commissioner, Oulgaret Municipality Phone: 0413-2201142 | R. MALAIVASAN, Executive Engineer Oulgaret Municipality Mobile: 9443434587 |
| 12.KALAPET | S. JEYACHANDRAN Mobile: 9994264111 Tahsildar, Puducherry State Disaster Management Authority. | R. ARUN AYAVOU Mobile: 9488840480 Commissioner, Oulgaret Municipality Phone: 0413-2201142 | A. SRINIVASAN, Dy. Director (AE)I State Ground Water Unit Mobile: 9443860113 |
| 13.MUTHIALPET | D. SILAMBARASAN Mobile: 8668119891 Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2356314 | K.P. SREEJITH Mobile: 9500285151 Commissioner, Pondicherry Municipality Phone: 0413-2334074 | RAJENDIRAN. G Dy.Director (Brackish Water, Fisheries) Mobile: 9244555503. |
| 14.RAJ BHAVAN | S. ILANCHEZHIYAN Mobile: 8248739121 Deputy Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Puducherry | K.P. SREEJITH Mobile: 9500285151 Commissioner, Pondicherry Municipality Phone: 0413-2334074 | E. DHANDAPANI, JAO, DIP Mobile: 9600387711 |
| 15.OUPALAM | T. BALAMURUGAN Mobile: 9994700377 Tahsildar, CULAW, Dte. of School Education, Puducherry. Phone: 0413-2200255 | M. M. VINAYARAJ Mobile: 7598225836 Deputy Transport Commissioner, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2280170 | SARAVANAN. P Asst. Director (Training) Mobile: 9894214787 |
| 16.ORLEAMPETH | G. SARAVANAN Mobile: 9994180183 Tahsildar-II, CULAW, Directorate of School Education, Puducherry . | M. M. VINAYARAJ Mobile: 7598225836 Deputy Transport Commissioner, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2280170 | V. RAVI Labour Officer O/o. Labour Officer (Enforcement) Mobile: 9994585004 |
| 17.NELLITHOPE | L. GOMALA Mobile: 9944719332 Tahsildar, Puducherry District Authority, Puducherry. | RUPAL RANA, IAS, Mobile: 9443383418 Sub-Collector (Revenue) North, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2274045 | VENKATARAMAN. D Revenue Officer O/o. DCR (North), Mobile: 9843435017 |
| 18.MUDALIARPET | C. NATARAJAN Mobile: 8130950256 Deputy Tahsildar O/o.Sub-Collector Revenue (North). | RUPAL RANA, IAS, Mobile: 9443383418 Sub-Collector (Revenue) North, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2274045 | SIVAPUSHANAM. R JAO, RGWCH 9894188767 |
| 19.ARIANKUPPAM | S. SINDUJA Mobile: 9790245629 Deputy Tahsildar, Puducherry State Disaster Management Authority, Puducherry | S. SAVOUNDARY Mobile: 9442337903 Block Development Officer (Ariankuppam), Puducherry Phone: 0413-2600164 | A. RAJAKUMAR, Dy. Director (Agri)(T&V) II Mobile: 8300183883 |
| 20.MANAVELY | SHAIJU PP Mobile: 6282799608 Tahsildar, O/o. Sub-Collector (Revenue) North, Puducherry | S. SAVOUNDARY Mobile: 9442337903 Block Development Officer (Ariankuppam), Puducherry Phone: 0413-2600164 | N.K. SHANMUGAVELU Jt. Director Dept. of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Mobile: 9025622283 |
| 21.EMBALAM | P. MATHAN KUMAR Mobile: 9790535456 Tahsildar, O/o.DC (Excise), Puducherry. | MOHAMAD ISMAIL. A Mobile: 9843294747 Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2357761 | R. KAVIYARASAN, Dy.Director (Inland) Fisheries Department Mobile: 9843537752 |
| 22.NETTAPAKKAM | R. RAJALAKSHMI Mobile: 9994396255 Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Bahour Phone: 0413-2633453 | S. SATHIYAMOORTHY Mobile: 9442349198 Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2244964. | K. SIVASUBRAMANIAN, Dy.Director (Agri) Chemistry Dept. of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Mobile: 9159544079 |
| 23.BAHOUR | S. DHINESH Mobile: 6369354564 Dy.Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Bahour | MOHAMAD ISMAIL. A Mobile: 9843294747 Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2357761 | S. KUMARAVELU, Dy.Director of Agriculture (T&V-I) Mobile: 9486009405 |
| 24.NEDUNGADU | K. VISHNU RAJ RAMJI Mobile: 8680949685 Deputy Tahsildar, Karaikal District Authority | G. SATCHIDANANDAM Mobile: 9443379892 Dy.Director of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Karaikal Phone: 04368-222718 | M. KUMARASAMY, Dy.Registrar, Coop. Karaikal Mobile: 9443256641 |
| 25.THIRUNALLAR | M. SHANMUGANANDHAM Mobile: 9843925485 Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thirunallar | G. SATCHIDANANDAM Mobile: 9443379892 Dy.Director of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Karaikal Phone: 04368-222718 | J. NADARAJAN, Dy.Director, Fisheries & Fishermen Welfare, Karaikal Mobile: 9486415244 |
| 26.KARAIKAL NORTH | A. RAMESH Mobile: 9442569631 Tahsildar O/o Disaster Management, Collectorate, Karaikal. | POOJA. M, IAS Mobile: 9739797061 Sub-Collector (Revenue), Karaikal Phone: 04368-227890 | MANIKANDAN NAMBOOTHIRI P.V. Tahsildar, O/o. DCR-Karaikal Mobile: 8248147635 |
| 27.KARAIKAL SOUTH | L. POYATHAMOORTHY Mobile: 9843289303 Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Karaikal | POOJA. M, IAS Mobile: 9739797061 Sub-Collector (Revenue), Karaikal Phone: 04368-227890 | A. MOHAMED ABOOBACKER, Superintendent, O/o Sub Collector (Revenue), Karaikal Mobile: 9442931949 |
| 28.NERAVY-T.R.PATTINAM | N. SURESH Mobile: 9447937881 Tahsildar, O/o. District Magistrate, Karaikal. | K. ARUNAGIRINATHAN Mobile: 7598171747 Block Development Officer, Karaikal Phone: 04368-230623 | R. GANESAN, Addl. Director Agri, Karaikal Mobile: 9443608094 |
| 29.MAHE | MANOJ VALAVIL Mobile: 9995593211 Deputy Tahsildar, Sub Taluk Office, Mahe Phone: 0490-2336250 | ANKIT KUMAR, IAS Mobile: 9990856027 Regional Administrator, Mahe Phone: 0490-2332222 | PRESANTH KUNIYIL JAO, GH, MAHE Mobile: 9446377961 |
| 30.YANAM | Juvvala Balasri Mobile: 9676182093 Deputy Tahsildar, Sub-Taluk Office, Yanam Phone: 0884-2321243 | SHIVRAJ MEENA Mobile: 9425155164 Regional Administrator, Yanam Phone: 0884-2325101 | THOTA PRASAD RAO, Asst. Professor, Dr. SRK Govt. Arts College, Yanam Mobile: 9476041551 |
1.11 Number of employees against whom disciplinary action has been proposed/taken
1.11.1 Number of employees against whom disciplinary action has been
(i) Pending for minor penalty or major penalty proceedings.
----- NIL -----
1.11.2 Number of employees against whom disciplinary action has been
(ii) Finalized for minor penalty or major penalty proceedings.
----- NIL -----
1.12 Programmes to advance understanding of RTI
1.12.1 Educational Programmes
Establishment of Elector Literacy clubs (ELC) at all Schools and Colleges in order to engage college students through interesting activities and hands-on experience to sensitize them about their electoral rights and familiarize them with the complete electoral process in our country. The ELC aims at strengthening the culture of electoral participation among young and future voters.
1.12.2 Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these programmes
- School Level ELCs : School Level ELCs have been established for future voters. Students from class 9 to 12 (14 to 17 years old) become members.
- College Level ELCs : College Level ELCs have been established for New Voters who are aged between 18 and 21 years.
- Chunav Pathshala : Chunav Pathshalas have been established Polling Station-wise and BLOs are made incharge of Chunav Pathshalas to educate the illiterate people.
- Voter Awareness Forum : The concept of Voter Awareness Forum (VAF) has been developed to spread voter awareness amongst employees of Govt./Pvt. Department/Organization.
1.12.3 Training of CPIO/APIO
The CPIOs and Appellate authorities are imparted training periodically by the AR wing of Chief Secretariat.
1.12.4 Update & publish guidelines on RTI by the Public Authorities concerned
The updated Manual on RTI is uploaded in the official website of Elections department.
1.13 Transfer policy and transfer orders [F.No.1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013] concerned
As per the transfer policy issued by DP&AR, Puducherry, vide G.O. Ms.No.3 dt. 21.01.2019.
2.1 Budget allocated to each agency including all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made etc.
2.1.1 Total Budget for the public authority
2.1.2 Budget for each agency and plan & programmes
2.1.3 Proposed expenditures
Budget allocated in Financial Year - 2025-26:-
| (Rupees in thousands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl.No. | Head of Account | Sanctioned Budget B.E. - 2025-26 |
| Revenue Section Major Head - 2015 | ||
| 1 | 102 - Electoral officer | 45220 |
| 2 | 103 - Preparation & Printing of Electoral Rolls | 36700 |
| 3 | 104 - Charges for conduct of Elections to Lok Sabha / UT Legislative Assembly when held simultaneously | 1 |
| 4 | 105 - Charges for conduct of Elections to Parliament | 1 |
| 5 | 106 - Charges for conduct of Elections to U.T. Legislature | 100000 |
| 6 | 108 - Issue of Photo Identity Cards | 3740 |
| TOTAL - Revenue Section | 185662 | |
| (Rupees in thousands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl.No. | Head of Account | Sanctioned Budget B.E. - 2025-26 |
| Capital Section Major Head - 4075 | ||
| 1 | 800 - 01 - Electoral Officers | 400 |
| 2 | 800 - 02 - Preparation and Printing of Electoral Rolls | 1 |
| TOTAL - Capital Section | 401 | |
Demand No. 11 - GRAND TOTAL - 186063
2.1.4 Revised budget for each agency
Budget allocated in Financial Year - 2025-26:-
| (Rupees in thousands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl.No. | Head of Account | Sanctioned Budget R.E. - 2025-26 |
| Revenue Section Major Head - 2015 | ||
| 1 | 102 - Electoral officer | 46798 |
| 2 | 103 - Preparation & Printing of Electoral Rolls | 53822 |
| 3 | 104 - Charges for conduct of Elections to Lok Sabha / UT Legislative Assembly when held simultaneously | 1 |
| 4 | 105 - Charges for conduct of Elections to Parliament | 1400 |
| 5 | 106 - Charges for conduct of Elections to U.T. Legislature | 2500000 |
| 6 | 108 - Issue of Photo Identity Cards | 2142 |
| TOTAL - Revenue Section | 354163 | |
| (Rupees in thousands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl.No. | Head of Account | Sanctioned Budget R.E. - 2025-26 |
| Capital Section Major Head - 4075 | ||
| 1 | 800 - 01 - Electoral Officers | 2801 |
| 2 | 800 - 02 - Preparation and Printing of Electoral Rolls | 1 |
| TOTAL - Capital Section | 2802 | |
Demand No. 11 - GRAND TOTAL - 356965
| Vote on Account allocated in Financial Year 2026-27:- | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Rupees in thousands) | ||
| Sl.No. | Head of Account | Vote on Account - 2026-27 R.E. - 2025-26 |
| Revenue Section Major Head - 2015 | ||
| 1 | 102 - Electoral Officers | 23762 |
| 2 | 103 - Preparation and Printing of Electoral Rolls | 16385 |
| 3 | 104 - Charges for conduct of Elections to Lok Sabha / UT Legislative Assembly when held simultaneously | 1 |
| 4 | 105 - Charges for conduct of Elections to Parliament | 583 |
| 5 | 106 - Charges for conduct of Elections to U.T. Legislature | 100000 |
| 6 | 108 - Issue of Photo Identity Cards | 893 |
| TOTAL - Revenue Section | 141623 | |
| (Rupees in thousands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl.No. | Head of Account | Vote on Account B.E. - 2026-27 |
| Capital Section Major Head - 4075 | ||
| 1 | 800 - 01 - Electoral Officers | 1167 |
| 2 | 800 - 02 - Preparation and Printing of Electoral Rolls | 0 |
| TOTAL - Capital Section | 1167 | |
Demand No. 11 - GRAND TOTAL - 142790
2.1.5 Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available.
There is no such report available on disbursements made by the Elections Department.
2.1.6 Information related to procurements
The following items are proprietary in nature and are procured as per rule 166 of GFR 2017 on single quotation basis.
| Sl.No. | Item procured | Procured from |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Power packs for Control Unit | M/s. BEL, Bengaluru |
| 2. | Power packs for VVPATs | M/s. BEL, Pune |
| 3. | Thermal Paper Roll for VVPAT | M/s. BEL, Bengaluru |
| 4. | Common Address Tag, Green Paper Seal and Pink Paper Seal | M/s. India Security Press, Nashik, Maharashtra. |
| 5. | Indelible Ink | M/s. Mysore Paints & Varnishes, Mysore. |
2.6 CAG & PAC Paras
2.6.1 CAG and PAC paras and the action taken reports (ATRs) after these have been laid on the table of both houses of the Parliament
| Para.No. | Reference No. | Gist of Objections |
|---|---|---|
| 01/IIA | OBS-1957454 | Subject:- Non-collection of Aadhar Data for authentication of Electoral Roll. |
| 02/IIB | OBS-1955535 | Subject:- Inordinate delay in construction of dedicated warehouse for storage of EVMs and VVPATs. |
| 03/IIB | OBS-1956712 | Subject:- Grant of Ad-hoc Bonus to Superintendent in the FY 2023-2024 not in order |
| 04/IIB | OBS-1958349 | Subject:- Non-Adjustment of Advances drawn in violation of Financial Rules to the tune of Rs.3.19 crore. |
Reply for the above audit paras has been submitted to the Principal Auditor General, Branch Office, Puducherry with a request to drop the said paras.
3.3 Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public
3.3.1 Use of the most effective means of communication - Internet (website)
Official website of the CEO Puducherry is https://ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/
3.4 Form of accessibility of information manual / handbook
3.4.1 Information manual / handbook available in Electronic format
All information manual / handbook are available in the Official websites of the Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry and the Election Commission of India.
3.4.2 Information manual / handbook available in Printed format
All information manual / handbook is available in the office of the CEO, DEOs of Puducherry and Karaikal, EROs of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions.
3.5 Whether information manual/ handbook available free of cost or not
3.5.1 List of materials available Free of cost
3.5.2 List of materials available at a reasonable cost of the medium
All information manual / handbooks are available in electronic medium for free of cost.
4.1 Language in which Information Manual/Handbook Available
4.1.1 English
4.1.2 Vernacular/ Local Language
All information Manual/Handbook is available in English Language.
4.2 When was the information Manual/Handbook last updated
4.2.1 Last date of Annual updation
The information manual/handbook has been last updated on 31st March 2025.
4.3 Information available in electronic form
4.3.1 Details of information available in electronic form
4.3.2 Name/ title of the document/record/ other information
4.3.3 Location where available
The following information are made available in pdf format in CEO's website (https://ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/)
- Compendium of Instructions
- Electoral Rolls (PDF)
- Electoral Statistics
- Online Voter Registration
- Check Your Application Status
- Past Elections & Affidavits
- Acts & Rules
- Model Code of Conduct
- Search your name
- General Information & Maps
- SVEEP (Voter Education)
- Know your voting booth & details
- Know Your DEO/ERO/AERO
- For political parties
4.4 Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information
4.4.1 Name & location of the facility
4.4.2 Details of information made available
4.4.3 Working hours of the facility
Monday to Friday (8.45 AM to 5.45 PM)
4.4.4 Contact person & contact details
4.5 Such other information as may be prescribed under Section 4(i) (b)(xvii)
4.5.1 Grievance redressal mechanism
4.5.2 Details of applications received under RTI and information provided
---NIL---
4.5.5 Annual Report
4.5.6 Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
4.5.7 Any other information such as - (a) Citizen's Charter, (b) Result Framework Document (RFD), (c) Six monthly reports on the, (d) Performance against the benchmarks set in the Citizen's Charter.
citizen's Charter only : https://ceopuducherry.py.gov.in/pdf/roi.pdf
4.6 Receipt & Disposal of RTI applications & appeals
4.6.1 Details of applications received and disposed
| Sl.No. | Period | RTI Applications | RTI Appeals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Received | Disposed | Received | Disposed | ||
| 1. | 01.04.2024-30.06.2024 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2. | 01.07.2024-30.09.2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 3. | 01.10.2024-31.12.2024 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 4. | 01.01.2025-31.03.2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. | 01.04.2025-31.03.2026 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
4.6.2 Details of appeals received and orders issued
| Sl.No. | Period | RTI Applications | RTI Appeals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Received | Disposed | Received | Disposed | ||
| 1. | 01.04.2024-30.06.2024 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2. | 01.07.2024-30.09.2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 3. | 01.10.2024-31.12.2024 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 4. | 01.01.2025-31.03.2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. | 01.04.2025-31.03.2026 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
4.7 Replies to questions asked in the parliament
4.7.1 Details of questions asked and replies given
5.1 Such other information as may be prescribed
5.1.1 Name & details of - (a) Current CPIOs & FAAs, (b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 1.1.2015
- Current CPIO - Mr. J. Thirukabilane, Superintendent
- Current FAA - Mr. M. Kandasamy, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer
- Earlier CPIO - Mr. S. Selvavinayagam, Superintendent
- Earlier FAA - Mr. M. Adharsh, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer
5.1.2 Details of third party audit of voluntary disclosure
(a) Dates of audit carried-out, (b) Report of the Audit carried out.
5.1.3 Appointment of Nodal Officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary/ Additional HoD - (a) Date of appointment , (b) Name & Designation of the officers
Nodal officer:
Mr. M. Kandasamy,
Deputy Chief Electoral Officer
Date of Appointment:- 22.01.2026