Bhushan tells Supreme Court ECI still requires purged voters to use Form 6
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Electoral roll management and procedural nuances: a relevant GS2 topic on the Right to Vote.
Why in news
Advocate Prashant Bhushan informed the Supreme Court that the Election Commission of India (ECI) continues to require purged voters in Delhi to use Form 6
Background
The ECI is requiring voters excluded under the Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate (ASDD) categories during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to use Form 6. The Supreme Court noted that Form 6 is intended for new voters, while purged voters should ideally use Form 8/enumeration form.
Facts for Prelims
- FactForm 6: Specifically designated for new voters to apply for registration.
- FactForm 8: Enumeration form intended for voters seeking re-enrolment or corrections.
- FactASDD categories: Voters excluded from rolls due to being Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate.
- FactECI deadline extension: The deadline for filing claims and objections was extended to November 25, 2026.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the registration of electors and electoral rolls, consider the following statements:
- Form 6 is the designated form for voters seeking re-enrolment or corrections.
- The deadline for filing claims and objections was extended to November 25, 2025.
- ASDD categories include voters who are Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: Form 6 is specifically designated for new voters. Statement 2 is incorrect: The deadline was extended to November 25, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Examine the procedural challenges in maintaining accurate electoral rolls and the implications of administrative errors on the fundamental right to vote.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal risk: Potential for criminal prosecution of voters for misrepresenting status on Form 6.
- Administrative friction: Conflict between ECI's existing registration protocols and judicial directives on voter re-enrolment.
- Right to franchise: Ensuring procedural ease for purged voters to prevent disenfranchisement during intensive revisions.
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Right to Vote · Registration of Electors Rules · Disenfranchisement · Administrative Error · Judicial Oversight
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