What is Election Seizure Management System?

Jan. 24, 2024

Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has conducted a training programme in virtual mode on the recently introduced Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) for the officers concerned from Andhra Pradesh.

About Election Seizure Management System:

  • It is a dedicated technology platform designed and developed to digitise data for intercepted/Seized items (Cash/Liquor/Drugs/ Precious Metal/Freebies/Other Items) direct from field through Mobile App.
  • It also allows Banks to generate QR code-based receipts for case movement.
  • Key Features
    • Automate desired report in required format for all stakeholders
    • Dashboard analytics for received data from multiple agencies
    • Avoid duplicate data entry by Agencies
    • Banks may generate QR code-based receipts in PDF format and issue for legal cash transfer.
    • In this platform all the enforcement agencies such as police, transportation authorities, Central tax agencies and others share information in real time. 
    • The platform is for real-time updates on seizures from the field.
  • It is a system that ensures seamless coordination and intelligence sharing amongst enforcement agencies. 
  • It is a platform where all the central and state enforcement agencies will be onboarded. 
  • These agencies are required to upload details of every recorded movement and seizure of illicit cash, liquor, drugs etc.