New Delhi, June 1: As the outcomes of the general elections are slated for announcement on June 4, the Lok Sabha Secretariat is implementing a series of innovative measures to facilitate the arrival, registration, and support of the newly-elected MPs.
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Under the guidance of Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh, who assessed the preparations on Friday, various initiatives are underway to streamline the registration process and boost the overall efficiency of parliamentary proceedings.
A notable enhancement involves the introduction of an integrated software application aimed at reducing paperwork and expediting the formalities associated with MP registration.
This online platform will enable newly-elected members to register seamlessly, eliminating the necessity to sign multiple documents across different departments. This innovation is anticipated to save significant time for MPs, enabling them to concentrate on their legislative duties.
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To simplify the complexities stemming from past multi-desk approaches, all formalities regarding registration, nominations, temporary accommodation, and various other matters are proposed to be completed with minimal MP movement.
"The Secretariat has made arrangements starting from 2 p.m. on June 4, and the process will continue from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from June 5 to 14, including Saturdays and Sundays. Previously, the registration of newly-elected members used to take place in the old Parliament House building (now Samvidhan Sadan). This time, the Secretariat has made arrangements in the Parliament House Annexe," stated a release.
A total of 20 digital registration counters with as many computers, 10 each in the Banquet Hall and Private Dining Room, have been established in the Parliament House Annexe.
Seventy officers/officials have been trained to operate the registration counters in shifts. Additionally, liaison officers have received training to input data through tablets while MPs await in the designated waiting area (the banquet hall in the EPHA building).
"A dedicated team has been tasked with closely monitoring the Election Commission website on the day of results declaration and promptly entering the contact details of successful candidates in near real-time. Utilizing a software application, the team will verify whether the successful candidate is a new or re-elected MP," the statement added.
This information will be shared with liaison officers via software applications to facilitate further data entry for their itinerary.