For Prelims: Special Intensified Revision (SIR), Representation of the People Act, 1950, Form-6, Excluded Voters, SIR Full Form, ASDD Full Form, Legal Protection, Last Date for Claims/Objections
For Mains: Electoral roll revision, voter inclusivity, Section 31 RPA 1950, ASDD categories
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- 47.56 lakh voters were excluded from the Delhi draft voter list during SIR.
- SIR stands for Special Intensified Revision of electoral rolls.
- ASDD stands for Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate categories.
- Fresh enumeration forms can be submitted via WhatsApp, ERO office, or ECINET app.
- Last date for claims and objections is 25 November 2026.
Why in the news?
The Delhi Election Commission will issue fresh enumeration forms to 47.56 lakh voters whose names were excluded from the draft voter list during the Special Intensified Revision (SIR) process. This is a one-time relief for voters marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate (ASDD), allowing them to get their names included in the final voter list.
Summary
- Delhi Election Commission to issue new enumeration forms to 47.56 lakh voters excluded from draft voter list after SIR process.
- Voters marked ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate) during June–17 August enumeration can reapply; no legal action under Section 31 of Representation of the People Act, 1950.
- Forms can be submitted via WhatsApp, ERO office, online (Election Commission website or ECINET app) using EPIC number.
Highlights
Fresh Enumeration Forms for 47.56 Lakh Excluded Voters
Delhi Election Commission to issue new forms to voters whose names were dropped from the draft list during SIR, allowing re-inclusion.
No Legal Action Under Section 31, RPA 1950
Voters who filed Form-6 for re-inclusion will not face action simply because their name was on an earlier voter list.
Multiple Channels for Form Submission
Forms can be submitted via WhatsApp, ERO office, online website, or ECINET app using EPIC number.
Background
The Delhi Election Commission conducted a Special Intensified Revision (SIR) process to update the electoral roll. During enumeration from June to 17 August, many voters were marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate (ASDD) and excluded from the draft voter list published on 31 August. This affected 47.56 lakh voters, prompting a relief measure.
Key Analysis and Impact
This step ensures electoral inclusivity by giving excluded voters a second chance. The use of WhatsApp and online platforms (ECINET app, website) simplifies the process. The extension of the claims/objections deadline to 25 November 2026 provides more time. Legal protection under Section 31, RPA 1950 prevents harassment of genuine voters who filed Form-6.
Delhi connection
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Background GK
Textbook concepts you need to understand this news
- Special Intensified Revision (SIR)
- A special drive by the Election Commission to intensively revise and update the electoral roll in a specific area, often before elections.
- Representation of the People Act, 1950
- The Act that provides for the allocation of seats, delimitation of constituencies, and preparation of electoral rolls for Parliament and state legislatures.
- Form-6
- The application form used for new voter registration or for inclusion of name in the electoral roll.
Facts to remember
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How exams will ask this
- Data: 47.56 lakh excluded voters in Delhi SIR process
- Nodal Body: Election Commission of India (Delhi CEO office)
- Legal Point: Section 31, Representation of the People Act, 1950
Don't make this mistake!
Confusing SIR (Special Intensified Revision) with a general revision or summary revision. Also, mixing up Form-6 (new registration/inclusion) with Form-7 (deletion) or Form-8 (correction).
Write these in mains answers
- Electoral roll revision, voter inclusivity, Section 31 RPA 1950, ASDD categories
Stuck? Get it in one tap
The Delhi Election Commission conducted a special drive (SIR) to update the voter list. During this, 47.56 lakh people were left out. Now they are being given a second chance to get their names added by filling a new form. They can submit it online, by WhatsApp, or at the local election office. No legal action will be taken against them for filing the form.
- 47.56 lakh voters were excluded from the Delhi draft voter list during SIR.
- SIR stands for Special Intensified Revision of electoral rolls.
- ASDD stands for Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate categories.
- Fresh enumeration forms can be submitted via WhatsApp, ERO office, or ECINET app.
- Last date for claims and objections is 25 November 2026.
- Polity: Election Commission and Electoral Reforms
- Governance: Electoral Roll and Voter Registration
Related concepts: Special Intensified Revision (SIR), Representation of the People Act, 1950, Form-6
Practice questions
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- Q1Easy
Which Act provides the legal basis for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India?
Explanation: The Representation of the People Act, 1950 governs preparation of electoral rolls; the 1951 Act deals with conduct of elections. Article 324 vests superintendence of elections in the Election Commission. There is an Act in 1991 about the Election Commission's conditions of service, but not titled 'Election Commission Act, 1991'.
- Q2Hard
Consider the following statements regarding the Special Intensified Revision (SIR) process in Delhi:
- 1.The SIR process was conducted by the Delhi Election Commission to update the electoral roll.
- 2.Voters marked as ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate) were permanently removed from the electoral roll with no chance of re-inclusion.
- 3.The last date for filing claims and objections was extended to 25 November 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the SIR was conducted by the Delhi Election Commission. Statement 2 is incorrect because excluded voters were given a fresh chance via new enumeration forms, not permanently removed. Statement 3 is correct as the deadline was extended from 30 October to 25 November 2026. Hence option C is correct.
- Q3Medium
How many voters were excluded from the draft voter list during the Delhi SIR process, according to the Election Commission?
Explanation: 47.56 lakh voters were excluded. 33.1 lakh voters received 'no-mapping' or logical discrepancy notices, but 32,35,212 of them were later included. 2.96 lakh is the number of Form-6 applications received, not the excluded count.
- Q4Medium
What is the primary objective of the Election Commission's decision to issue fresh enumeration forms to excluded voters?
Explanation: The move aims to give excluded voters a second chance to get their names on the final roll, ensuring electoral inclusivity. Penalty is not the objective; BLO workload may increase, not decrease.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the SIR process in Delhi elections?
SIR stands for Special Intensified Revision, a special drive by the Delhi Election Commission to update the electoral roll before elections.
2. How many voters were excluded from the draft list during Delhi SIR?
47.56 lakh voters were excluded from the draft voter list published on 31 August 2026.
3. How can excluded voters in Delhi get their names back on the voter list?
They can obtain a fresh enumeration form from their ERO office, via WhatsApp, or online through the Election Commission website or ECINET app using their EPIC number.
4. What is the legal protection for voters filing Form-6 under this relief?
Under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, no legal action will be taken against a voter solely because their name was on a previous voter list and they filed Form-6 during or after the SIR process.
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