Visakhapatnam Collector directs officials to expedite SIR notice, hearing process
Visakhapatnam District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore has ordered election officials to expedite the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for voter registration. Officials were directed to prioritize notice delivery and hearings to meet strict deadlines.
Why it matters
Efficient voter registration processes are essential for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of democratic elections.
District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore directed Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Additional EROs, and Assistant EROs to complete the issuance of notices to voters under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) within the stipulated deadline and prioritise hearings.
He reviewed the SIR process with EROs, Additional EROs, Assistant EROs, and Election Cell officials via video conference on Tuesday (August 18, 2026). He reviewed constituency-wise details of notices issued since publication of the draft SIR, their delivery, hearings, and updating of records across the district.
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