SIR To Begin In Delhi On June 20; Time To Update Your Voter ID, When Is The Final List?

New Delhi: A 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) exercise is set to commence in Delhi starting June 20. In accordance with the orders of the Election Commission, the 'Special Intensive Revision' campaign will be launched in Delhi on June 20. According to information shared by the Election Commission, the process will begin with a phase of training and preparations spanning from June 20 to June 26.

When wil SIR survey start?

Subsequently, from June 30 to July 29, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door surveys. The draft voter list is scheduled to be published on August 5. Voters will be able to file their claims or objections between August 5 and September 4, and these matters will be resolved by October 3. Finally, following all necessary corrections, the final voter list will be published on October 7.

As per the information received, the 'Special Intensive Revision'—or SIR—will begin in Delhi on June 20, acting under the directives of the Election Commission of India. According to the schedule released for this exercise, the initial phase will involve providing training. Subsequently, BLOs will go door-to-door to verify the factual accuracy of the voter list entries.

What Happens When? What is the Complete Schedule?

- June 20 to June 26: Preparation and Training

- June 30 to July 29: Door-to-door surveys conducted by BLOs

- Rationalization of Polling Stations: By July 29

- August 5: Publication of the Draft Voter List

- August 5 to September 4: Period for filing Claims and Objections

- August 5 to October 3: Information Phase / Resolution of Claims and Objections

- October 7: Publication of the Final Voter List

It is noteworthy that in January of last year, while hearing a petition, the Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission to consider a plea raising concerns regarding alleged duplicate entries in the national capital's voter list. The Court instructed the Commission to utilize technology to eliminate such duplications. The petitioner had argued that by the time the Commission deliberated on amending the voter list, the Assembly elections in Delhi would likely have already concluded. In response, the Court observed that there is a specific, established procedure for amending the voter list, and that such a process cannot be initiated arbitrarily at any given moment.