Election Commission doubles BLo pay, raises honorarium for supervisors during upcoming polls
The Election Commission has doubled the pay for Booth Level Officers and increased the honorarium for polling supervisors to strengthen election preparedness. The move is aimed at enhancing efficiency and accountability in polling operations during the upcoming elections.
In preparation for the upcoming elections, the Election Commission has approved a significant increase in compensation for election duty staff. Booth Level Officers will now receive double their previous remuneration for their role during the electoral process. At the same time polling supervisors and other support staff will get higher honorarium for their duty.
This decision reflects an effort to ensure better commitment and performance from election staff across the country. By increasing pay for BLOs and supervisors the commission aims to motivate them to manage polling booths efficiently and handle responsibilities without delay or laxity. Smooth functioning of voter lists polling day operations and overall election logistics depend heavily on these personnel.
Authorities have stated that fair compensation is also part of improving transparency and accountability in election management. Adequate payment may help reduce absenteeism and discourage malpractice or shortcuts during the election process.
The revision in pay and honorarium comes ahead of a busy election calendar in many states. With increased duties and extended work hours during elections the rise in remuneration is expected to ease workload and boost readiness.
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