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
