Name deleted from SIR voter list? Check which form to use, required documents and where to file the claim to get your name added before September 30 deadline

If your name is missing from the draft electoral roll published after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), you do not necessarily have to wait for the final voter list. The Election Commission has opened a claims and objections window during which eligible voters can seek inclusion in the draft roll.

The claims and objections period runs until September 30. This gives voters whose names have been left out an opportunity to approach election authorities, submit the prescribed form and provide documents to establish their eligibility.

The process also allows voters to flag names that should not be on the electoral roll and correct errors in existing entries.

Name missing from SIR draft roll? File Form 6

If you are eligible to be registered as a voter but your name does not appear in the draft electoral roll, Form 6 is the relevant form for seeking inclusion.

This also applies to eligible people who may have missed the enumeration exercise or whose enumeration form could not be collected during the house-to-house verification process.

Form 6 asks for details such as your name, details of a relative, mobile number or email address, date of birth, gender and full residential address.

The form can be submitted online through the Election Commission's Voters' Service Portal or through the designated election officials in your area.

What documents are required for Form 6?

Applicants may need to provide documents supporting their age and address, depending on their circumstances and the Election Commission's directions.

Possible documents for establishing age include a birth certificate, Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence, Class X or XII certificate or passport.

For address proof, documents that may be used include a utility bill, Aadhaar, bank or post-office passbook, passport, land records or rent or sale documents.

Applicants may also have to submit the prescribed declaration and other supporting documents where required. These can include birth or educational certificates, government-issued identification, residence-related documents and family or land records.

The exact documents required can depend on the applicant's case, so voters should check the applicable instructions while filing the form.

Where can you file the claim?

Voters have both online and offline options.

Online, Form 6 and other electoral forms can be submitted through the ECI's Voters' Service Portal.

Those who prefer to apply offline can approach the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), voter centre or Booth Level Officer (BLO) and submit the prescribed form.

The contact details of BLOs and election officials are also available through the respective state Chief Electoral Officer's website.

The 1950 voter helpline can be used for assistance regarding the electoral roll and filing process.

What if someone else's name is wrongly on the voter list?

The claims and objections process is not only for voters whose names are missing.

If you find a name belonging to a person who is dead, has permanently shifted, is registered more than once or is otherwise ineligible, you can raise an objection using Form 7.

The objection should be supported by relevant information or proof wherever required.

What if your name is present but details are wrong?

If your name appears in the draft electoral roll but there is an error in your details, Form 8 can be used for permitted corrections and modifications.

This can cover corrections relating to details such as the name, address or gender, as applicable.

What happens after filing Form 6?

Submitting Form 6 does not automatically mean that the name will be added to the electoral roll.

The claim is examined by the ERO or AERO, who verifies the applicant's eligibility and the information provided.

If the claim is found valid and the applicant meets the eligibility requirements, the name can be included in the electoral roll.

This is why voters whose names are missing should not simply assume that the omission will be corrected automatically.

September 30 is the deadline

The most important date for voters affected by the SIR draft roll is September 30, when the current claims and objections window closes.

Anyone who believes they are eligible but has been left out should check the draft electoral roll and submit the appropriate claim before the deadline.

Similarly, voters who spot an ineligible or duplicate entry can use the claims and objections process to bring it to the election authorities' attention.

The key forms to remember are Form 6 for inclusion, Form 7 for objections or deletion, and Form 8 for corrections.

Checking the draft roll now and filing the appropriate form before September 30 can give voters a chance to have their claim considered before the final electoral roll is published.

(With TOI inputs)