*Home voting facility for persons with disabilities (PwDs) and voters over 85 years of age- Dr Yash Garg*
Panchkula, September 9: Dr. Yash Garg, Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, has said that the Election Commission of India is offering the option of home voting for persons with disabilities (PwDs) and voters over 85 years of age to ensure their participation in the democratic process. This service is optional and requires completion of Form 12-D, which must be submitted by September 10.
Dr. Garg emphasized that to utilize the home voting option, eligible voters must complete Form 12-D and submit it to the Returning Officer within five days of the election notification (September 5, 2024). Additionally, divyang voters must provide a copy of their disability certificate, showing a disability of 40 percent or more, and must be listed in the voter list.
Dr. Garg also said that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will deliver Form 12-D directly to the homes of the eligible voters. A team of polling officers will then visit these homes to facilitate the voting process. This team will include a videographer and police personnel to ensure the process adheres to Election Commission guidelines and maintains voting secrecy.
