EC allows state-specific documents for identity of voters

New Delhi, Apr 15 The Election Commission has permitted certain state-specific documents in Chhattisgarh, Assam, Kerala and Maharashtra to establish identity of electors during the Lok Sabha polls beginning tomorrow.
These documents would be allowed in addition to the 13 alternative photo documents, like passport and PAN card, which were permitted for establishing identity of voters if they fail to produce the Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC).

In Chhattisgarh, 'Bhoo Adhikar Evam Rin Pusthika', with photograph issued on or before February 28, 2009 shall be permitted for establishing the identity of voters.

In Assam, where EPICs have not been issued, 11 additional documents, including the certificate issued by the management of tea garden estates to the employees, domicile certificates issued by government, permanent resident certificate issued by the district administration, revenue certificate issued by District Magistrate/Executive Magistrate would be allowed.

In Kerala, ration card with photograph issued on or before February 28, 2009 and secondary school leaving certificate with photo in original would be allowed for establishing identity of electors.

Ration cards issued on or before February 28, 2009 shall also be permitted as an additional document for establishing identity in Maharashtra.