The Electoral Rolls Ordinance, 1982

( Ordinance NO. LXI OF 1982 )

[ 30th December, 1982 ]

This Act is repealed by Votar List Ordinance, 2007 (Ordinance No.18 of 2007)[ভোটার তালিকা অধ্যাদেশ, ২০০৭ (২০০৭ সনের ১৮ নং অধ্যাদেশ)]
♠An Ordinance to provide for the preparation of electoral rolls for the purpose of elections to different [elective bodies and offices].

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the preparation of electoral rolls for the purpose of elections to different [elective bodies and offices;]
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the 24th March, 1982, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Chief Martial Law Administrator is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title

2. Ordinance to override other laws

3. Definitions

4. Assistance to the Commission

5. Preparation of electoral rolls

6. Appointment of Registration Officer, etc.

7. Preparation and publication of electoral rolls

8. Meaning of resident

9. Restriction on enrolment

10. Amendment and correction of electoral rolls

11. Revision of electoral roll

11A. Identity card

12. Access to register of births and deaths

13. Deletion of name from electoral roll

14. Validity of electoral rolls, etc.

15. Commission’s power to include in or delete from the electoral roll any name, etc.

16. Power to make rules

17. Bar of Jurisdiction

18. Making false declarations

19. Breach of duty in connection with the preparation, etc. of electoral rolls