Collector orders rapid digitisation of forms for SIR-2026 voter drive

Nandyal: District Collector G Raja Kumari has instructed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to ensure that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR-2026) of the electoral rolls is conducted in a fair, impartial, and fully transparent manner, in line with Election Commission of India guidelines.

She emphasized that while every eligible citizen must be included in the voter list, utmost vigilance must be exercised to prevent the inclusion of ineligible names.

Addressing BLOs and supervisors of Banaganapalle and Dhone constituencies during a training programme held at the PGRS Hall in the Collectorate on Wednesday, the Collector, along with Joint Collector Suraj Dhananjay, issued detailed instructions on the revision process.

She stressed the importance of accurate field-level verification and strictly adhering to the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951.

She also warned that furnishing false declarations could lead to legal action under Section 31, while negligence by officials may attract action under Section 32.

The Collector said door-to-door enumeration would begin on June 15 and continue till July 14.

She directed officials not to wait for the formal start and to immediately begin distribution of enumeration forms, ensuring every eligible voter receives one. She further instructed that forms must be digitized simultaneously and strictly avoided duplication.

In cases where forms are not returned, only four categories—absent, shifted, deceased, or duplicate—should be recorded.

She also clarified that no unnecessary documents such as Aadhaar, ration cards, or EPIC copies should be collected, and only prescribed identity or residence proof should be accepted when required.

The draft electoral roll will be published on July 21, followed by the claims and objections period. New voter registrations will be processed through Form-6, deletions through Form-7, and corrections or constituency transfers through Form-8.

The final electoral roll will be released on September 22 after disposal of all claims.

The Collector also directed rationalisation of polling stations to ensure a maximum of 1,200 voters per booth and instructed the establishment of help desks and effective use of helpline 1950 to assist voters.

Officials including the DRP, RDOs of Dhone and Banaganapalle, BLOs, supervisors, and AEROs participated in the programme.