Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS):
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In 2016, the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, were amended to allow service voters to vote using the ETPBS.
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Postal ballots are sent electronically to registered service voters under this system.
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The service voter can then download the ETPB, register their mandate on the ballot, and mail it to the constituency’s returning officer.
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The ECI proposed that this facility be extended to international voters as well.
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The Law Ministry must amend the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 before this can begin.