Bengal's chief electoral officer on Thursday allowed a range of people -- from those overseas to government employees -- exemption from the hearings underway as part of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

The CEO's office also said it would allow online SIR hearings for migrant workers outside the state.

According to a statement, electors who are staying overseas for purposes such as education, official engagement, medical treatment, or any other valid reason will be exempted from personal appearance during the hearing process of the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls.

"The commission has taken a facilitative approach to ensure that eligible electors temporarily residing abroad are not inconvenienced during the hearing process," the official told PTI.

On Thursday, Bengal's Chief Electoral Office, posted on X: "... an elector who is a Govt. employee, Military/Paramilitary Personnel, PSU Employee who is posted outside the state are exempted from appearing personally in the SIR hearing."

The statement further clarified that such electors may authorise any family member to appear on their behalf.

The authorised representative must produce valid proof of relationship with the elector and submit the necessary documents as prescribed by the commission.

Emphasising timely compliance, another poll panel body official said, "All district-level authorities have been instructed to implement these directions immediately so that the verification process remains smooth and inclusive."

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