ECI extends SIR deadline to December 11; draft rolls on Dec 16 and final rolls on Feb 14
According to officials, the adverse weather conditions severely hampered the activities of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), delaying the door-to-door collection of forms and verification work in many affected areas.
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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday extended the deadline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to December 11, providing an additional window for electors to submit their filled-in enumeration forms. The extension comes after the original cut-off date of December 4, which could not be met due to widespread disruptions caused by Cyclone Ditva and the ensuing spell of heavy, unrelenting rainfall across several districts.
According to officials, the adverse weather conditions severely hampered the activities of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), delaying the door-to-door collection of forms and verification work in many affected areas. The revised timeline, the Commission said, is aimed at ensuring a comprehensive, error-free and inclusive electoral roll ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
As per the updated schedule, the draft electoral roll will be published on December 16 (Tuesday). This will be followed by the period for filing claims and objections from December 16, 2025, to January 15, 2026. The notice phase for hearings, verifications and disposal of objections will run concurrently until February 7, 2026. Final publication of the electoral roll is slated for February 14, 2026.
Election Commission authorities emphasised that the extension would help accommodate voters in cyclone-hit regions and allow BLOs to complete pending fieldwork with greater accuracy. The Commission has directed all district electoral offices to intensify awareness efforts to ensure maximum participation in the revision process.
