ECI Extends Timeline for SIR Electoral Rolls in Delhi and Five States
The Election Commission of India has extended the deadlines for SIR electoral rolls revision in Delhi, Maharashtra, and four other states.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an extension for the revision of SIR electoral rolls across six different regions, including the national capital and five states. This decision comes after the poll body received formal requests from the Chief Electoral Officers of the respective states and Union Territories.
Issued from Nirvachan Sadan on October 29, the new directives modify critical deadlines regarding the public filing of claims and objections, the notice phase for the disposal of these claims, and the date for the final publication of the updated rolls.
New Deadlines for Delhi
In Delhi, the ECI has provided a significant window for citizens to ensure their details are correct. The updated schedule is as follows:
- Filing of claims and objections: Extended until November 25.
- Notice phase and disposal of claims: Until December 15.
- Final publication of the list: December 22.
Revised Schedules for Other States
The extension also covers Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Nagaland, and Telangana, though the specific timelines vary by region.
Maharashtra
For Maharashtra, the period to file claims and objections has been pushed to November 13, with the notice phase and disposal of claims continuing until November 25.
Andhra Pradesh and Haryana
Both Andhra Pradesh and Haryana have seen their notice phase and the disposal of claims and objections extended up to November 20.
Nagaland and Telangana
In Nagaland, the revised schedule for the notice phase and disposal of claims spans from September 20 to November 25. Meanwhile, Telangana has its notice phase and disposal of claims set until November 26.
Final Publication Dates
While Delhi has a December deadline, the other five regions follow a tighter timeline. The final updated electoral rolls for Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Nagaland, and Telangana are all scheduled to be published on November 30.