What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?

The Special Intensive Revision is a door-to-door physical verification of the electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission of India under Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, to ensure a clean and duplicate-free voter list.

Is voter deletion allowed without notice in SIR?

No. Under ECI guidelines and Supreme Court directions, no elector's name may be deleted from the roll without a formal notice, a public hearing, and a written reasoned order by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), appealable to the District Magistrate.

Is Aadhaar card mandatory for the voter list revision?

No. Aadhaar is accepted as an indicative identity document under Supreme Court directions. Submitting it is voluntary and does not constitute proof of citizenship.

Special Intensive Revision 2026 · Updated 2026-08-04

Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in India

Welcome to SIR India, an independent reference resource covering the Election Commission of India's (ECI) nationwide door-to-door verification of the electoral roll. Find state-specific schedules, documentation rules, legal guidelines, and forms to ensure your voting rights are protected.

Short answer: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a door-to-door verification of India's electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission under Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) physically verify household members using pre-filled forms. The Supreme Court has upheld its legality, clarifying that these verification queries do not determine citizenship.

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Latest SIR Updates

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ECI extended Maharashtra's SIR a second time: house-to-house verification to 17 Aug 2026, draft roll to 24 Aug 2026, final roll to 27 Oct 2026.

4 Aug 2026
02

Punjab closed enumeration with 1.94 crore of 2.15 crore electors (90.4%) submitting forms; 20.66 lakh classified absent, shifted, dead or duplicate and excluded from the 13 Aug 2026 draft roll.

4 Aug 2026
03

Andhra Pradesh and Haryana published draft rolls. Across the 10 Phase-III states/UTs published so far, more than 1.12 crore names were dropped — 44.89 lakh in Andhra Pradesh (~10.8%) and 33.8 lakh in Haryana (over 16%).

31 Jul 2026
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ECI granted 10–12 day extensions to Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana after CEOs cited heavy rainfall, regional festivals, and digitisation backlogs.

17 Jul 2026
05

Supreme Court of India upheld the legality of Special Intensive Revision, holding that it advances the constitutional imperative of free and fair elections, and clarified that ECI inquiries for inclusion in the roll do NOT amount to a determination of citizenship.

27 May 2026
06

Election Commission of India ordered Phase-III of Special Intensive Revision covering 16 states and 3 Union Territories, involving 36.73 crore electors, 3.94 lakh BLOs, and 3.42 lakh BLAs.

14 May 2026

Understanding the Revision Process

Find out about the constitutional roots, legislative codes, and Supreme Court rulings that govern the Special Intensive Revision process, including limits on voter name deletions.

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Voter Forms & Verification Guide

Learn how to submit the Enumeration Form delivered to your home by the BLO, or file Forms 6, 7, and 8 to claim new inclusions, request corrections, or challenge wrong deletions.

Forms Guide → Accepted Proofs →