Delhi SIR: Notice does not mean automatic deletion, poll officer clarifies
Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer says a notice under the Special Intensive Revision does not automatically remove a voter, and due process allows them to respond first.
Voters who receive a notice during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi's electoral rolls will not be struck off automatically, the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer has clarified. A notice alone does not decide a voter's fate, and names will not be deleted without giving the person a chance to respond.
Under the process, anyone flagged during the revision can present their case before any removal takes place. The clarification is intended to assure voters that due process will be followed at every stage of the exercise.
The statement comes after several prominent names, including veteran leaders L.K. Advani and S. Jaishankar, were among those flagged during the revision. The CEO's office stressed that being flagged is not the same as being removed from the rolls.
The SIR is a door-to-door verification exercise aimed at cleaning up electoral rolls. Notices are issued when officials find discrepancies or need additional information from a voter. Those who receive such notices retain the right to respond and substantiate their details before any final decision is taken.
Officials said the process is designed to ensure that no eligible voter is removed without a fair opportunity to be heard.