Voter Enumeration for Electoral Roll

Special Intensive Revision 2025 - Key Facts & Guidelines

1. Overview:

   • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is mandated for voters in 12 States and Union Territories, impacting approximately half of India’s nearly 1 billion registered electors.
   • Voters need to fill out a new enumeration form to remain on the electoral roll.

2. Participating Regions:

   • States/UTs involved: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal.

3. Timeline:

   • Enumeration Form Distribution: November 4 - December 4, 2025.
   • Draft Electoral Rolls Published: December 9, 2025.
   • Claims and Objections Period: December 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026.
   • Final Rolls Published: February 7, 2026.

4. Procedure:

   • Voters will receive a pre-printed form by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) which includes their details (name, EPIC number, address, etc.).
   • Affirmation of details and filling out additional information (e.g., date of birth, parental details) is required.
   • A new section requests voters to trace their name or a relative's name from past electoral rolls (last intensive revision in 2002-2005).

5. Document Requirements:

   • If unable to trace names, voters need to show documents proving voter eligibility post-draft roll publication:
     • Government-issued ID cards
     • Birth certificates
     • Educational certificates
     • Caste certificates (for OBC/SC/ST)
     • Land allotment certificates, etc.
   • Aadhaar card can serve as proof of identity but must be supported by other documents for age/citizenship verification.

6. Judicial Reference:

   • Adherence to the Citizenship Act, 1955, is required for proving eligibility, particularly regarding age (18 years minimum) and Indian citizenship.

7. Voting Rights:

   • Emphasis on the right to vote as a fundamental aspect of a democratic society, protected under Article 326 of the Indian Constitution (Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to be on the basis of adult franchise).

8. Claims and Objections Process:

   • Voters can file claims or objections if their names are missing in the draft roll or details are incorrect between December 9, 2025, and January 8, 2026.
   • Final verification and publication of names will take place by February 7, 2026.

9. Electoral Roll Checks:

   • Voters can monitor their enrollment status online via the Election Commission of India portal (voters.eci.gov.in).

10. Participation:

• Every adult household member can fill out the form for family members who are unable to do so.

1. Documentation Milestones:

• Importance of retaining copies of submitted forms and receipts for future reference to ensure eligibility validation.

This initiative is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process in India, thus highlighting the active participation of citizens in democracy and the importance of updated electoral records.