Dozen Bengal Tribunal Judges Flag EC Portal Glitches Hampering Electoral Functions

A dozen tribunal judges in West Bengal have raised concerns about serious technical issues with the Election Commission's portal, which is hampering their ability to perform key judicial functions.

The judges reported that the portal prevents them from serving notices, holding hearings, and restoring deleted voter records—essential duties in electoral dispute resolution. The glitches have created a backlog of pending cases and limited their capacity to address voter grievances effectively.

The issue highlights systemic gaps in the electoral infrastructure used by tribunal benches, raising questions about the EC's technical readiness to support judicial proceedings on electoral matters across the state.