The document discusses different types of elections held in India including civic elections, state elections, and general elections. It provides details on when each type of election is held, what public offices are elected, and responsibilities of those offices. It also provides information on eligibility requirements to vote and steps for registering to vote.

2. NO V OTE NO V OICE An Initiative by Rotaract District 3140 (Mumbai) Official Content Partners i-Vote Wear the Mark Supported by Rotaract Club of _____________

3. Types of Elections Civic Elections State Elections General Elections

4. civic el ections held : every 5 years next elections : early-2012 decides : members of the BMC & MCGM each BMC ward elects an individual representative 227 BMC wards in Mumbai responsible for traffic, sanitation, potholes, water/electricity supply, etc. BMC Headquarters, VT, Mumbai

5. state elections held : every 5 years next elections : mid-2009 decides : Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA’s) each assembly constituency elects a representative 36 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra – 10 in Mumbai city & 26 in Mumbai suburban responsible for state budget, taxes, railways, State language, etc. Vidhan Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai State Legislative Assembly – 288 members

6. general elections Parliament House, Delhi held : every 5 years next elections : by May 2009 decides : ruling party of the Lok Sabha elections carried out constituency wise 6 constituencies in Mumbai city responsible for India’s defense, foreign policy, budget, and legislations pertaining to every domestic issue Lok Sabha Chamber – 552 members

7. Are you eligible to V ote? 18 years of age registered correctly on the Electoral Roll of your constituency registered on the Roll of only one area at a time

8. Register yourself to V ote step 1: xerox & attest your proof of residence & proof of age * step 2: xerox EPIC of family member * step 3: fill details in form #6 step 4: submit all 3 documents at Registration Office step 5: collect receipt step 6: visit RO (2-3 months later) to take photo step 7: collect EPIC on the spot * carry original as well Electors Photo Identity Card Form no. 6 – Receipt

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