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EC Refuses to Disclose SIR Software Details, Citing Trade Secrets
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What Happened?
The Election Commission of India has declined to reveal the software used for identifying errors in voter rolls, citing trade secrets and intellectual property. This response follows an RTI request from a Telangana activist.
Key points
- The Election Commission stated that the software details are exempt under the RTI Act.
- M A Mujeeb Ayyub filed an RTI request on July 27 seeking information about the software used.
- The EC clarified that no new software was developed for the SIR exercise.
- The EC mentioned that electoral roll officials decide on voter inclusion based on records.
Key insights
- The EC's stance may affect public trust in the electoral process.
- Lack of transparency could lead to increased scrutiny of electoral practices.
- The decision not to disclose software details aligns with common practices in the industry.
Why it matters
The refusal to disclose software details raises concerns about transparency in the electoral process.
Entities
Election Commission of India· OrganizationM A Mujeeb Ayyub· PersonTelangana· State
Source
Times of India
