Entry Service clarification

The Entry Service clarified that certain statements made by the AVFO Working Committee at the open meeting (see above) were incorrect. It was said that the Entry Board is maintaining a ‘blacklist’, of Applicants / Newcomers, and that emails asking for clarification were not being answered. The Entry Service denied both the statements. They clarified they do not maintain a blacklist of individuals and their actions are guided solely by the policy approved by the community in 2017. All candidates are requested to fulfill the criteria of working full time, living in Auroville, and being motivated by and understanding of the Charter and raison d'etre of Auroville. It was also stated in that meeting that the Entry Service hasn't been answering emails. But since August 2022 the Entry Service lost access to its Inbox and drive on ‘auroville.org.in’. They have not received any official or unofficial explanation regarding the disconnection but provided an alternative email at which they can be contacted.