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knowledge questions magazine in english The Bill amends the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (the RP Act, 1950) and the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (the RP Act, 1951) to implement certain electoral reforms. Changes introduced are given in below table: Area Existing provisions Changes brought Linking electoral roll data with Aadhaar (by amendment of section 23 of the RP Act, 1950) The 1950 Act provides that a person may apply to the electoral registration officer for inclusion of their name in the electoral roll of a constituency. After verification, if the officer is satisfied that the applicant is entitled to registration, he will direct the applicant’s name to be included in the electoral roll. knowledge quest magazine subscription The electoral registration officer may require a person to furnish their Aadhaar number for establishing their identity. If their name is already in the electoral roll, then the Aadhaar number may be required for authentication of entries in the roll. Persons will not be denied inclusion in the electoral roll or have their names deleted from the roll, if they are unable to furnish Aadhaar number due to sufficient cause as prescribed. o Such persons may be permitted to furnish alternate documents prescribed by the central government. Qualifying date for enrolment in electoral roll (by amendment of clause (b) of section 14 of the RP Act, 1950) Under the 1950 Act, the qualifying date for enrolment in the electoral roll is January 1 of the year in which such roll is being prepared or revised knowledge quest magazine subscription details.