The Election Commission (EC) has decided to categorise National Identity Card (NID) correction applications into three distinct groups: expatriates, government employees, and general citizens."

According to EC officials, handling applications in bulk has often led to delays, particularly when verifying the authenticity of documents. By streamlining the process, the Commission aims to expedite the disposal of applications. 

For instance, government employees' applications can be easily verified through their service books, while expatriates typically possess valid documents, including foreign passports, that facilitate quicker verification. 

In contrast, many general citizen applications contain discrepancies, which can slow down the process. By sorting applications at the outset, the EC anticipates faster resolution.

ASM Humayun Kabir, Director General of the NID Division, said that all applications will now be divided into three categories: expatriates, government employees, and the general public. 

Regional election officers have been directed to implement this new system immediately.

Since January 1, 2011, a total of 3,78,000 NID correction applications have been pending. However, in the past three months, the EC resolved 98,044 applications through a crash program. 

From January 1 to March 16, 3,22,266 applications were submitted, with 1,79,926 successfully processed. As of now, 4,22,308 applications remain unresolved. 

The Commission is committed to addressing all outstanding applications by June.

The current voter roll includes approximately 12.44 crore citizens. EC officials explained that applications continue to be submitted daily due to various errors found in the national identity cards.

BDST: 1729 HRS, APR 05, 2025
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