ECI revises SIR timelines after 47.56 lakh electors excluded from draft rolls
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Electoral roll integrity and inclusion: a key GS2 and GS3 topic regarding democratic processes.
Why in news
The Election Commission of India revised Special Intensive Revision (SIR) timelines for six states after the Supreme Court requested an extension due to 47.56 lakh electors being excluded from Delhi's draft rolls.
Background
The ECI extended the deadline for filing claims and objections in Delhi to November 25, with final roll publication on December 22. Between August 31 and October 28, 2,75,856 Form 6 applications were received in Delhi.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for electoral roll revisions.
- FactForm 6 is used for inclusion in electoral rolls, Form 7 for deletion, and Form 8 for corrections.
- FactThe SIR exercise was revised for Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Nagaland.
- FactThe final roll publication for Delhi was shifted from December 4 to December 22.
Prelims practice question
Which form is specifically used by citizens to request their inclusion in the electoral rolls?
- (a)Form 10
- (b)Form 6
- (c)Form 15
- (d)Form 12
Show answer
Answer: (b) Form 6 — The note specifies that Form 6 is used for inclusion in electoral rolls.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of ensuring the integrity and inclusivity of electoral rolls in maintaining the democratic process of voter participation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Managing high volumes of Form 6 applications during intensive revision periods
- Judicial oversight: Role of the Supreme Court in ensuring voter rights against exclusion errors
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Form 6 · Voter Inclusion · Election Commission of India
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