Election Commission Extends SIR Schedule By One Week Across States

New Delhi[India] November 30: The Election Commission of India has shifted the Special Intensive Revision by one full week. This change affects 12 States and Union Territories. The enumeration and polling station checks will now run till December 11. Earlier these tasks were set to finish by December 4. Such revisions have been seen in past voter drives also. They help officers manage work smoothly. They give space for proper form collection. They support fair roll preparation. These changes aim to keep the voter list accurate and updated.

Updated Enumeration And Rationalisation Window

The extension gives extra days to booth level officers. They now have more time to collect forms. They can verify details with care. Polling station rationalisation also gets additional time. This helps in correcting locations where needed. It helps officers manage large areas. Past SIR exercises show that such extra time reduces errors. It supports staff in rural and urban spots. It improves the overall quality of voter rolls. Voters also get more time to respond and provide correct details.

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New Draft Roll Preparation Dates

The control table and draft roll will now be prepared from December 12 to 15. The draft roll will be released on December 16. The earlier plan had the draft ready by December 9. These new dates help all states work at a common pace. They help in managing delays faced in some districts. Old records show that voter roll drafts often need careful checking. The new schedule respects that requirement. It allows teams to avoid mistakes. It ensures smoother publishing for all regions.

Fresh Timeline For Claims And Objections

The window for filing claims and objections will stay open till January 15. Earlier it was planned to end on January 8. This extra week is important for voters. It gives them more time to check their names. It helps new voters update details. It supports families shifting homes. India has a long history of maintaining voter lists. This step continues that tradition. The extra days help officers hear more cases. It supports correction work. It will be ensuring that no eligible voter is left out.

Extended Verification And Final Checks

Verification and hearings for claims will now continue till February 7. Earlier they were set to close by January 31. This step helps in managing heavy workloads in large states. It helps officers check documents well. It adds safety in the data process. It matches earlier revision cycles where final checks often took more time. This ensures health parameters of the rolls are correct. State teams must seek clearance by February 10. This brings a clear ending point to the scrutiny cycle.

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Final Roll Publication For Multiple States

The final voter rolls will now be published on February 14. It will be new date instead of February 7. These revised dates apply to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The Commission has now aligned the timeline with field feedback. The order instructs every district to follow one uniform schedule. This brings clarity for all teams and voters.