BLO Duty: Serious News! Mistakes on Duty Can Lead to Salary Stoppage, FIR, and Risk of Jail.

BLO Duty: In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, the salaries of more than 60 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been stopped following serious allegations of negligence in the voter list revision process. The charge is that these BLOs submitted online voter revision forms without the knowledge or consent of the voters. This incident has caused a significant stir, prompting strict administrative action.

How the Incident Unfolded

The issue came to light when numerous voters complained that forms were being submitted online in their names, despite them not having filled out any such forms. They started receiving calls for verification, which led to the discovery of the irregularities. An investigation revealed that many BLOs had filed these forms online without the voters’ knowledge, possibly to lighten their workload or for other dishonest reasons.

Administrative Action and Consequences

The Block Development Officer (BDO), who also serves as the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), has taken firm action against this severe misconduct. He has ordered the immediate halt of salaries for the more than 60 accused BLOs and has demanded a written explanation from them.

• Salary Halted: The salaries of the accused BLOs have been stopped with immediate effect.
• Written Explanation Demanded: They have been asked to provide a written explanation for this negligence.
• Risk of FIR and Jail Time: Officials have warned that if such negligence continues, an FIR (First Information Report) could be filed against the accused BLOs, potentially leading to imprisonment.

What Voters Need to Do

Voters in whose names these fraudulent forms were submitted have been instructed to re-fill and re-submit their forms with the correct information. The incident has caused considerable confusion and harassment for the public, raising questions about the transparency of the electoral process.

A Warning for West Bengal BLOs

This incident in Bihar serves as a stark warning for Booth Level Officers in West Bengal. Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the electoral process is of utmost importance. Submitting a form without a voter’s consent or any form of negligence in electoral duties is considered a serious offense and can lead to severe consequences. Therefore, all BLOs in West Bengal are urged to perform their duties with honesty and diligence.