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Election Commission Awaits Calcutta HC Nominations for Tribunals

Election Commission Awaits Calcutta High Court Nominations to Fill Tribunal Vacancies

The Election Commission of India is currently awaiting nominations from the Calcutta High Court to fill three vacant election tribunals in West Bengal out of 19 total.

By JANMAT News Desk • Published: 2026-10-11 •Updated: 2026-10-11 • Source: The Hindu - National & Indian Elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently managing a shortfall in the judicial oversight framework for election-related disputes in West Bengal. Out of the 19 designated tribunals operating under the jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court, three positions remain vacant. The ECI, which serves as the administrative body responsible for facilitating the operational requirements of these tribunals, is awaiting formal nominations from the High Court to restore full functionality.

Administrative Role of the ECI While the judicial appointments fall under the purview of the High Court, the Election Commission of India provides critical infrastructure to ensure these tribunals remain accessible. This includes the provision of secretarial assistance and the maintenance of digital platforms designed to conduct online hearings. By digitizing the adjudication process, the ECI aims to streamline the resolution of election-related petitions, though the current vacancies hinder the full capacity of this system.

Current Status of Election Tribunals In West Bengal, the network of 19 tribunals is essential for addressing grievances and legal challenges arising from electoral processes. The absence of presiding officers in three of these units creates a bottleneck in the adjudication of pending cases. Administrative records indicate that while 16 tribunals are currently operational, the remaining three require immediate appointments to clear the backlog of election-related matters. The ECI has confirmed that it is prepared to integrate the new appointees into the existing digital framework as soon as the High Court finalizes its nominations.

Procedural Next Steps The appointment process is strictly governed by the coordination between the judiciary and the election authorities. The ECI remains in a standby position, ready to provide the necessary administrative support once the Calcutta High Court communicates the names of the appointees. This administrative gap highlights the ongoing reliance on inter-institutional cooperation to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the electoral dispute resolution mechanism in the state. As of October 2026, the commission continues to monitor the situation to ensure that the judicial process for election petitions remains uninterrupted for the remaining tribunals.