Citizenship has to be ‘continuously fulfilled’ to retain place in electoral roll: EC to Supreme Court in SIR hearing
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Election Commission of India defended its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar before the Supreme Court, arguing it verifies voter eligibility rather than determining citizenship.
Background
The ECI argued that voters must continuously fulfill conditions under Article 326 of the Constitution to remain on the electoral roll. The SIR exercise in Bihar included a door-to-door survey aimed at verifying existing voter eligibility and increasing turnout.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 326: Outlines the qualifications and conditions for voter eligibility in India.
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI): The body conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
- FactThe SIR exercise in Bihar was defended as a verification process, not a determination of citizenship.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional significance of voter eligibility criteria and the role of the Election Commission in ensuring the integrity of the electoral roll.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional mandate: Balancing the right to vote under Article 326 with the necessity of periodic verification.
- Administrative transparency: Ensuring verification processes do not inadvertently lead to disenfranchisement of eligible citizens.
Keywords: Article 326 · Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Voter Eligibility · Constitutional Mandate
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