THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION NO : 23216 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioners complain that their names are not included in voters’ list pertaining to Booth Nos.107 and 108 of Vinugonda Assembly Constituency of Guntur District. They state that though they are the residents of Karumanchi Gram Panchayat, the 3rd respondent had omitted their names at the instance of the political rivals. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and Sri V.V.Prabhakar Rao, learned Standing Counsel for the State Election Commission. The learned Standing Counsel has informed this Court that the names of petitioners 1 and 2 have already been included in the voters’ list. As regards petitioners 3 to 5, it is stated that though notices were issued to them, requiring them to appear in person before the 3rd respondent, they did not appear. In addition to petitioners 3 to 5, similar complaints are said to be existing, as regards a fairly large number of other persons. Under the Representation of Peoples Act and the Rules made thereunder, updating of voters’ lists has to be made after due verification. It is only on being satisfied that an individual is a genuine voter, residing at a particular place, that the registering authority can include his name. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of directing that as and when petitioners 3 to 5 or other similar persons appear before the 3rd respondent, he shall take necessary steps for inclusion of their names in the respective voters’ lists, after due verification, within 15 days from the date of such appearance. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 27.01.2009 Note: Issue C.C. in three days. (B/o) JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION NO : 23216 of 2008 Date: 27.01.2009 JSU