Officials say no notice given to C.N.R. Rao, but his name continues to be in notice list
Election officials clarified that while scientist C.N.R. Rao's name appeared on a notice list due to a data discrepancy, no notice was physically delivered to him. His name was subsequently added to the final electoral rolls in recognition of his stature, despite the list still showing him as under notice.
Why it matters
It highlights administrative transparency and the potential for preferential treatment in bureaucratic processes involving high-profile individuals.
Responding to the row over Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist C.N.R. Rao’s name coming up for having a discrepancy in the SIR process, Additional District Election Officer (ADEO), BBMP North district, on Wednesday (September 9) said that while a notice was issued after a discrepancy was noted under “self-name mismatch”, no notice was physically delivered to him and his name was directly added to the final rolls on Tuesday (September 8), “noting his contributions and stature”.
ADEO Pommala Sunil Kumar, in a statement, said that the “BLO, without serving any notice to him, rightfully recommended (the case) for final approval to the Additional Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) appointed for the purpose. On September 8, 2026, the AERO approved the record for addition in the final roll.”
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