EC rolls back SIR declaration in Form 6 for states where the exercise is over: What it means
The Election Commission of India has removed an additional declaration requirement from Form 6 in states where the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has concluded. This decision follows internal objections from election commissioners regarding the modification of statutory forms without proper rule amendments.
Why it matters
The administrative process of voter registration is a cornerstone of democratic integrity, and disputes over form modifications highlight tensions within India's electoral oversight bodies.
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has withdrawn the additional SIR-related declaration from Form 6 in states where the electoral roll revision exercise has been completed, PTI reported on Wednesday.In states where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has concluded, the additional declaration has been removed from the ECINET app and portal, as well as the respective Chief Electoral Officer portals. This means that applicants in states where SIR is over will only need to fill the regular statutory Form 6 to enrol as voters.In states and Union territories where the roll revision is still underway, the declaration remains available on the ECINET portal.
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