Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in 22 States from April – Electoral Roll Update for UPSC

Context

The Election Commission (EC) will start Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 22 States/UTs from April because these regions have not had SIR for many years, and the EC wants updated, accurate rolls before future elections.

Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

SIR = A deep, field-level verification of voter lists
✔ Door-to-door checks by Booth Level Officers
✔ Add genuine voters, delete ineligible ones
✔ Correct errors (age, address, duplicates)

Constitutional Basis

Article 324
– Gives the EC superintendence, direction, and control over elections, including revision of electoral rolls.

Statutory Basis — Representation of the People Act, 1950

Section 21 – Electoral rolls prepared/revised as directed by EC
Section 22 – Correction of entries
Section 23 – Inclusion of new voters
Section 24 – Appeals against Electoral Registration Officer decisions
Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 – Intensive revision, special revision, continuous updating

PYQ, Ans – C

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