Delhi SIR: ECI Extends Deadline for Filing Claims and Objections Till October 30
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi by one month. Voters can now file claims and objections until October 30, 2026. The last date for issuing notices and disposing of claims and objections has been fixed as November 30, 2026.
Earlier, September 30 was the last date for voters whose names were not included in the draft electoral roll to submit Form-6 along with supporting documents.
In a statement issued after the Election Commission meeting, the ECI said that the deadline for filing claims and objections has been extended till October 30 following a request made by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi. The period for issuing notices and disposing of claims and objections has also been extended till November 30.
The meeting was chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi were also present.
Online Hearing Facility for Voters Receiving SIR Notices
The ECI has also relaxed the requirement for voters who receive notices during the SIR process to appear in person. Voters or their authorised adult family members can now participate in hearings before election officials through online mode.
According to the Commission, for people who have been issued notices during the SIR process regarding being ‘unmapped’ or other logical discrepancies, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit their homes to collect documents and subsequently upload them on ECINet.
Such individuals will not be required to appear at the offices of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) for hearings. In specific circumstances, an online hearing may be conducted as decided by the ERO. If required, a voter can authorise an adult member of their family to participate in the hearing on their behalf.
In addition to strengthening online hearing facilities, District Election Officers (DEOs) will set up help desks or special camps, as required, for people living in night shelters, workers, poor people and homeless persons.
