Home voting facility for PwDs, elderly in Panchkula

Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Dr Yash Garg said to ensure the participation of persons with disabilities (PwDs) and voters over 85 years of age in the democratic process, the Election Commission is offering the option of home voting. Dr Garg said to utilise the home-voting option, eligible voters must complete Form 12-D and submit it to the returning officer. Additionally, divyang voters need to provide a copy of their disability certificate, showing a disability of 40 per cent or more and must be listed in the voter list.

Dr Garg added that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will deliver the 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.