Registration counters for new MPs activated in Parliament House complex

PTI, Jun 4, 2024, 1:46 PM IST

In a significant move to streamline the registration process for newly-elected Members of Parliament, the Lok Sabha Secretariat announced the operationalization of registration counters starting Tuesday at 2 PM. This will be held at the Parliament House complex, as the vote counting continues.

The registration counters will be open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM, from June 5 to June 14. The new, streamlined process will utilize an online integrated software application, drastically reducing paperwork by eliminating the need for MPs to sign multiple physical forms across various branches. This initiative is expected to save a substantial amount of time.

Previously, registrations were conducted in the old Parliament House building, currently known as Samvidhan Sadan. This time around, the Lok Sabha Secretariat has arranged for the process to take place in the Parliament House Annexe.

To facilitate smooth operations, a dedicated team has been tasked with monitoring the Election Commission’s website in real-time on Tuesday to promptly enter the contact details of successful candidates. The software application will help identify whether a candidate is a newly elected MP or has been re-elected, with this information being communicated to liaison officers. Efforts have been made to appoint liaison officers from the same region and with similar language skills to ensure efficient communication.

Additionally, new MPs who do not yet have government accommodation in the national capital will be temporarily housed in the Western Court Annexe or state Bhavans until permanent arrangements are made by the House Committee, Lok Sabha.