In an effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of electoral records across the country, election authorities have announced a revision of ongoing timelines. The Special Intensive Revision, known as SIR, has been granted extended deadlines across six states and union territories, including the national capital territory of Delhi. The adjustments follow formal representations made by the chief electoral officers of the respective regions seeking adequate administrative time to process voter details thoroughly.
Regions Covered Under the Revised Schedule
The revised calendar applies to Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, and Nagaland. Officials stated that the core objective behind conducting the intensive review is to verify that no eligible citizen is omitted from the electoral rolls, while preventing any ineligible or fraudulent entries from remaining on the register. While several political parties had voiced concerns regarding the procedural aspects of the revision exercise, the administrative extension aims to provide a smoother window for both citizens and local officials to complete verifications.
Updated Timelines for Maharashtra
Under the revised schedule for Maharashtra, voters and political stakeholders can submit claims and objections until November 13, moved forward from the earlier cut-off of October 26. Following this window, electoral staff will handle scrutiny, issuance of notices, and disposal of claims through November 25. The publication of the final voter list in the state is scheduled for November 30. The draft electoral roll for Maharashtra had been brought out on August 31, with claim settlement originally slated to wrap up by November 10.
New Calendar for the National Capital
In the union territory of Delhi, residents have received significant extra time to register changes. The final date for submitting claims and objections has been pushed from October 30 to November 25. The deadline for disposing of these claims has likewise shifted from November 30 to December 15. Following the completion of all verification stages, the final voter list for Delhi will be released on December 22.
Deadlines for Other Covered States
For the remaining participating states comprising Haryana, Nagaland, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, the final electoral lists are now slated for publication by November 30. The extension gives administrative teams in all six jurisdictions critical breathing room to verify registrations, process field reports, and ensure accurate electoral rolls ahead of forthcoming democratic exercises.
