Transcript ERMS Computerization Handout

Computerization of
Electoral Rolls
THE
ADMINISTRATIVE
MACHINERY
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Database Structure
• Electoral Rolls are computerized i.e. maintained in a
relational database organized into tables prescribed by ECI
• Database is stored in two set of tables:
1. Control Table (Master Tables) - Defines relationship
between Electoral units such as Parliamentary
constituencies, Assembly Constituencies, Parts,
Sections and administrative units
2. Elector Details Table – Provides details of the electors
• Database is updated during every revision process
Control Tables
• Details in Control tables are required:
– For printing details on the Part header
– For data integration of database of all electors in the
State
– Prepare the Draft Rolls in PDF format
• Accepted claims and objections are entered in the system
and then Final Roll is prepared by incorporating all
deletions and modifications
• It is very important to prepare control tables with extreme
care and diligence so that the Electoral Rolls are properly
generated
Control Tables
• The Control tables are entered once and used multiple
times for roll preparation. An error in control table can
magnify multiple times, so utmost care has to be taken
while preparing control tables.
• If the control tables are not filled timely and
correctly then all the pains taken by EROs to ensure
the enrollment of eligible persons would be wasted
• DEOs /EROs are responsible for collection of this data
from the field.
• DEOs/ EROs supervise the data entry by data entry
operators
• State Level Agency (SLA) provides the technical
support
Control Tables
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To ensure the correct updation of database it is vital to
have close coordination between SLAs (technical
guide), DEOs (collection of data) and the data entry
operators
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ECI identifies and lays down the structure of the
control tables.
Timeliness of data entry is important
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Some major tables are shown in the next few slides
Control Tables
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Three tables which define the relationship between
Districts,
Assembly
Constituencies
and
Parliamentary Constituencies.
PC_LIST
List of PCs
3 Tables
AC_LIST
List of ACs
Districts
List of Districts
Linking AC with Districts
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1
5
4
DISTRICT 1
3
1
9
6
7
DISTRICT 2
3
2
5
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BOUNDARIES LEGENDS
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DISTRICT
PC
AC
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PART
Control Tables
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Four tables to provide details of Polling Stations,
Parts and Sections.
NewPartList
Parts in ACs
PSBuildings
Polling Station Locations
4 Tables
PS_AUXY
List & Details of Auxiliary
Polling Stations
SEC_DETAIL
Sections within the area
corresponding to Part
Control Tables
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Ten tables which list administrative units and their
relationship with each other
List of sub-divisions
SUBDIVS
TEHSILS
List of Tehsils
POST_OFF
List of Post
Offices
NNN
POLICEST
List of Police
Station
List of towns
administered by
Municipal
Corporation /
Municipality /
8Tables
Notified Area
Councils
VILLAGES
PANCHAYAT
List of
Panchayats
BLOCKS
List of Villages
List of Development Blocks
AC / Part - Database Structure
Database
• AC_001
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AC001PART001
AC001PART002
AC001PART003
AC001PART004
• AC_002
– AC001PART001
– AC001PART002
Tables/
Relations
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Electoral Roll Management System
• It’s a Windows based application developed for using web
services as a data retrieval technique.
• It covers the entire process of Electoral Roll preparation in
the states from electoral roll revision, data management
process, electors’ registration, correction and data
modification to final publication of Electoral Roll and
preparation of Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
• It also has some additional tools for providing citizen
services i.e. search facility, voter slip and tracking current
status of your application.
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Key Features of ECI’s ERMS (1)
• A secure and robust RDBMS SQL Server 2008 is used as
a back end.
• All the modules of ERMS are audited by NICSI
empanelled agency.
• Using centralized database for secured and better
management for various purposes.
• Date and time stamping is used for each record while
updating database.
• Auto toggle option is available to switch between various
vernacular and English language.
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Key Features of ECI’s ERMS (2)
• Each and every application (Form 6/7/8/8A and 6A)
received is digitized.
• Separate database is used to keep the data of Form 6, 7,
8, 8A and 6A.
• Only ERO/AEROs have write permission on the main
electoral roll database and i.e. secured by ‘Digital
Signatures’.
• Provision to print check lists for EROs/AEROs and
BLOs at various levels.
• Facility to crop uploaded images if needed for better
alignment.
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Key Features of ECI’s ERMS (3)
• EPIC printing is done as specified by the Commission that
includes EPIC dimensions as well.
• Various MIS reports are incorporated as specified by the
Commission.
• Photographs used in the software as a binary data.
• Date format used in the various modules is dd/mm/yy
complaint.
• A facility to sort voter list using House No that may be
customized State wise.
• EPIC is printed using data of main electoral roll.
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Key Features of ECI’s ERMS (4)
• Facility to track each and every application using unique key
number.
• Online search facility is available to search on the basis of
name and EPIC No i.e. provided District and AC wise in
English and vernacular.
• EPIC based search facility to generate voter slip on mobile.
• A tool to rationalization of polling stations is provided.
• Managing auxiliary polling station is incorporated.
• Facility to fill up online Form 6, 7, 8 and 8A using PGR website
(Citizen Services).
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Understanding ERMS
Modules
(Core Components)
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Architecture of ERMS
State Level
System
Control Table
Electoral Roll
ERO
Uploaded
Bulk Export
BLOs
Door to door
verification
Managing Electoral
Roll that includes
insertion, deletion,
updating and
transposition within
AC. And printing of
Electoral Roll
including one or
multiple
supplementary list.
Local Machine
Form 6
Form 7,8 & 8A
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Electors
= Database
Component Description (Modules)
• Admin Module ( For managing users )
• Intensive / Summary Revision Data Upload
Application
• ERO / AERO Application
• Integration and Roll Printing Application
• Electors’ Photo Identity Card Preparation and
Printing Application
• Searching Module (Web/Mobile based)
• Control Table Management Module
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Summary Revision Data Upload
• An application used to Add, Delete and Update the
Electoral Roll. This application is supported by 4
prescribed formats : • Form 6 - For inclusion of name in Electoral Roll
• Form 7 - For objection to inclusion of name in
Electoral Roll
• Form 8 - Application for objection to particulars
entered in Electoral Roll
• Form 8A - Application for transposition of entry in
Electoral Roll. (Within AC)
• Form 6A – NRI Applications
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ERO / AERO Application
• This application is for the Elector Registration Officer to
approve revisions made through ‘Summary Revision
Data Upload Application’.
Roles of ERO
• Assign Enquiry Officer for each parts of the AC for each
type of forms received i.e., Form6, Form7, Form8,
Form8A.
• After BLO verification, this application is used for
either approving / rejecting cases.
• Updating records in the main database of electoral roll.
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Integration and Roll Printing
• This software is used for integration of electoral roll that
means for merging Mother Roll and one or more
supplementaries*.
• For the printing Electoral Roll ( Part wise ) with or
without photos.
• Printing of Part Header Page with Control Table Units
* Note : Supplementary List means new additions,
modifications and deletions in the roll.
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EPIC Preparation and Printing
• ERO can create EPIC for Electors using this
application. The main functionalities of this
application are : • To cross check and verify the data available at the
server for EPIC generation
• After verification of data the EPIC can be generated for
each elector in a pdf format.
• Provision to make duplicate EPIC.
• To generate MIS report on distribution.
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Data Entry and
Data Security Guidelines
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Data Entry and Data Security (1)
• List of amendments are entered into a database using a
software provided by ECI in CEO’s office during every
revision
• Data is entered with utmost care ensuring error free entries as
it will be published as Roll later
• ERO ensures that manuscripts of additions, deletions and
corrections are entered timely and correctly
• BLO goes through checklists and certifies that correct data is
entered in the database after the corrections made by ERO in
the Roll
Data Entry and Data Security (2)
• Data entry work is undertaken in secured environment where
safe and exclusive space can be provided
• Data and Equipments for data entry remains in the custody of
DEO/ERO. ERO must adhere to the elaborative guidelines for
data safety and security
Data Entry and Data Security (3)
• Proper police verification of all temporary and casual
data entry operators proposed to be engaged by
vendors.
• Proper
security
arrangement
at
Designated
Photography Location (DPL) centers.
• Identity card to staff of DPL centers to be displayed
permanently by staff member.
• Designated officer for all aspects of DPL functioning. He
should open and lock the DPL and keep keys with him.
He is accountable for DPL’s functioning.
Data Entry and Data Security (4)
• Logbooks to be maintained for opening and closing of
DPLs countersigned by designated officer
• Separate logbook for movement of equipments. Every
movement should be accompanied by designated officer.
• Database kept only at State level in the custody of CEO
• Surprise visits to DPL
• Daily verifications of EPICs prepared during the day.
Data Entry and Data Security (5)
• Proper account of Holograms for EPIC. Responsibility
of DEO.
• The records of Holograms must tally with EPICs
issued, balance with officer for safe custody.
• Proper record of damaged and wasted holograms.
• Criminal action under law if accounts of holograms do
not tally – against vendor/officer responsible.
• Agreement should mention clause that vendor has to
return the entire data after work is over. Otherwise
there can be penal provisions.
Data Entry and Data Security (6)
• Agreement should mention clause that vendor has to
return the database after work is over. Otherwise there
can be penal provisions.
• Database should be properly sealed in cover while
taking out of DEO’s office. Record of person taking out
should be maintained.
• The DPL, room must be sealed after day’s work and
keys should be with designated officer.
Data Entry and Data Security (7)
• All forms received on paper must be computerized
immediately and data uploaded on CEOs server
• Data entry can be done in off-line mode with batch upload
• Processing of data should start only after it is uploaded on the
Server
• Full data base security at server level is essential
• Data is uploaded on a database separate from electoral data
base. It may be called uploaded data base
• Data is shifted from uploaded to electoral database only after
full enquiry and approval by ERO with digital signature
authentication by ERO
Reports
• Report on Statistical Analysis in Format 1 to 8 analyzing EP
Ratio, Sex Ratio, Age Cohorts etc
• Report on number of claims and objections received in Form
6, 6A, 7, 8 and 8A and percentage of claims and objections
accepted
• Report on deletions giving deletions based on Form 7 and suomoto deletions separately
• Report on number of inclusions, deletions and net increase in
number of Electors
Part Header Page
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Electoral Roll in English
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Electoral Roll in Hindi
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Supplementary Roll
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Electoral Roll (Alphabetically) - English
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Electoral Roll (Alphabetically) - Hindi
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Electoral Roll (Working Copy)
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Thanks