Kochi: The Kerala government on Thursday approached the High Court seeking a temporary stay on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

In its petition, the government has requested that the process be halted, stating that there is no urgent necessity for such an exercise at this stage.

The government argued that the ongoing SIR is creating administrative strain and staff shortages, as officials are already burdened with other essential duties.

The plea, filed before Justice V.G. Arun, clarifies that the state is not questioning the validity of the SIR but merely seeking its postponement.

The government also informed the court that it does not intend to approach the Supreme Court on the matter.

This move comes

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