Governance2026-06-06 · 1 min read
Society Committee Election: Manual vs Plinth
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Committee election: manual process vs Plinth
| Step | Manual | Plinth |
|---|---|---|
| Nomination | Paper forms / WhatsApp | In-app self-nomination with audit |
| Scrutiny | Ad-hoc committee review | Structured queue with reasons logged |
| Objections | Informal complaints | Formal objection workflow |
| Ballot | Paper, one room | Secret digital ballot, any device |
| Counting | Hand count, disputes | Server-side plurality tally with tie flags |
| Declaration | Verbal announcement | Formal logged declaration + report |
| Returning Officer | Often same as candidate | Dedicated Election Officer role |
| Reminders | Manual phone calls | In-app + email before deadlines |
| Defaulter gate | Manual register check | Invoice-linked dues block when billing is live |