New Delhi/Alive News: The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard petitions challenging the Election Commission’s instructions asking voters whose names were deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to submit Form 6 for inclusion.
The petitioners argued that the Election Commission’s November 3 clarification went against the court’s earlier observations. They said voters whose names were present in the 2026 electoral rolls but were later deleted during the SIR process should not be treated as new voters.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant assured voters that there was no need to panic as the matter was before the Supreme Court. He also said the court could consider asking the Election Commission to extend the deadline for submitting forms. The next hearing is scheduled for November 19.
Concerns Over Form 6 Declaration
The Election Commission had clarified that people whose names were missing from the draft electoral rolls could apply through Form 6. It also said existing voters would not face legal action for submitting the form.
Form 6 requires applicants to declare that they are registering as voters for the first time. This raised concerns among existing voters because making a false declaration under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, can attract up to one year in prison.
Over 13 Crore Names Deleted
During the SIR exercise across 30 states, including Delhi and Bihar, more than 13 crore names were removed from draft electoral rolls. In Delhi, around 47 lakh names were deleted from a total of 1.45 crore voters.
Voters can check their names at voters.eci.gov.in using their EPIC number. Those whose names are missing can apply through Form 6 with the required documents. Booth Level Officers are also helping voters with the process.
The Election Commission has separately removed the requirement to provide details from the 2003 electoral rolls in the revised Form 6.
