Election officials clarified that no notice was served to Professor C N R Rao. Enumeration forms were respectfully handed over to him and his family members. His name appeared differently in the 2002 and current electoral records. The Booth Level Officer recommended his inclusion without issuing a formal notice. Necessary actions are being taken to include his name in the final electoral roll.

Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao faces hearing over name mismatch in electoral rolls.

The 92-year-old was asked to establish his identity after his professional title ‘Prof’ had an extra ‘f’ in the new voter list, ‘The Hindu’ reported.