The SIR course of will contain distributing duplicate enumeration kinds to residents for verification. According to the workplace of the CEO, these whose names seem within the 2002 rolls, when the final SIR was carried out in Delhi, and the present rolls should submit the shape together with the 2002 extract. In circumstances the place the identify of an elector doesn’t seem within the 2002 checklist however the names of her dad and mom do, the voter must submit an id proof, together with the enumeration type and an extract of the 2002 voter checklist exhibiting dad and mom’ names, it added.
The groundwork has begun as a part of the Election Commission’s nationwide plan to revise voter rolls, stated the Delhi CEO.
An election official stated, “Our primary goal is to incorporate all eligible voters, and confirm and take away unlawful immigrants on the checklist.” However, there was no point out of ‘unlawful immigrants’ within the official assertion. While a proper notification on the schedule is awaited, sources counsel the method may start in October or by January subsequent 12 months. “We are awaiting instructions from the EC. The course of could begin in October,” stated one other official.
BLOs appointed
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been appointed throughout all constituencies, with particular emphasis on appointing them from the localities they may serve. “We are coaching officers and rationalising polling stations in order that all the pieces is in place at any time when the train begins,” the second official stated, including that coaching for Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers was held on September 15.
Twelve paperwork permitted for SIR in Bihar may even be accepted in Delhi. Additionally, Aadhaar playing cards may even be accepted in accordance with the Supreme Court’s instructions. The drive is anticipated to final for 2 months, together with verifications and new enrolments.
Published – September 18, 2025 01:24 am IST
