EPIC alternatives
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 27, 2012:
In order to establish voter's identity in the coming elections in case of voters who do not have EPIC, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has allowed the use of fourteen alternative photo bearing documents.
According to a statement issued by the State CEO, passport, driving licence, income tax identity (PAN) card, service identity cards having photograph, issued to its employees by State/Central Governmenr, Public Sector Banks/Post Office and Kisan Passbooks; SC/ST certificates with photograph issued on or before December 31, 2011; pension documents; freedom fighter I-card; Arms licence with photograph; Health Insurance Smart Card with photo; property document with photo; Job Cards with Photo under NREGS; and authenticated 'photo voter slip' issued by election machinery could be used in place of EPIC.