Delhi SIR notices 2026: CEO urges voters to file claims by Sep 30
Synopsis
Amid confusion over mass SIR notices in Delhi, Chief Electoral Officer Ashok Kumar has made it clear: receiving a notice does not mean your name will be struck off the rolls. With a Sep 30 deadline for Form-6 filings, a special camp on Sep 27, and final rolls due Nov 4, the window is narrow — and the stakes for Delhi's voters are real.
Key Takeaways
Delhi CEO Ashok Kumar clarified on 22 September 2026 that an SIR notice does not mean deletion of a voter's name from the electoral roll.
Voters with missing names in the draft roll must file Form-6 with supporting documents by 30 September 2026 .
A special enrolment camp is scheduled at all polling stations on 27 September 2026 .
All SIR notices will be disposed of by 29 October 2026 ; the final electoral roll will be published on 4 November 2026 .
Holding an EPIC card alone does not grant voting rights — the name must appear on the electoral roll.
Multiple registrations across constituencies are a punishable offence under Sections 17 and 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 ; use Form-7 to delete duplicate entries.
Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ashok Kumar on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, reiterated that receiving a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) notice does not mean a voter's name will be removed from the electoral roll. He advised eligible voters whose names are missing from the draft roll to submit Form-6 along with supporting documents on or before 30 September 2026.
What the SIR Notice Actually Means
The CEO clarified that his office is issuing system-generated notices to two specific categories of voters listed in the draft electoral rolls. The first category covers those who could not be linked with the electoral roll of the last Special Intensive Revision. The second includes voters with logical discrepancies in their linking with that roll. The notices are aimed at data correction in the ECINET system, not at deletion of names.
Ashok Kumar was unequivocal: The issue of notice does not mean that their names will be deleted from the electoral rolls of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
He added that no name can be deleted without providing an opportunity of being heard and issuing a proper, appealable order.
Key Deadlines and the Special Camp on Sep 27
A special enrolment camp has been planned for 27 September 2026 at all polling station locations across Delhi, with the objective of maximising voter registration. Voters who have received SIR notices are required to submit their reply and requisite documents to the concerned Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO). All notices will be disposed of by 29 October 2026, and the final electoral roll will be published on 4 November 2026.
What Voters Must Know About EPIC and Electoral Rolls
The CEO reminded voters that holding an Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) alone does not entitle a person to vote. The individual's name must appear in the current electoral roll for their vote to be valid. This is a distinction that often causes confusion, particularly among first-time voters or those who have recently relocated.
Voters are also advised that having one's name registered in more than one constituency, or appearing more than once in any single constituency's roll, is a punishable offence under Sections 17 and 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Such multiple entries must be removed by filing Form-7.
How to Respond to a Notice
Upon receiving an SIR notice, voters should submit their reply and documents to the ERO or AERO of their constituency. The list of acceptable documents prescribed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) is described as indicative, not exhaustive. EROs and AEROs, as statutory authorities, will take the final decision based on available documents and the report of the Booth Level Officer (BLO).
With the disposal deadline set for 29 October and the final roll publication on 4 November 2026, there is sufficient time for voters to respond and ensure their names are correctly included.
Point of View
The default assumption is deletion — and that fear, however unfounded, can suppress legitimate participation. The authorities have the deadlines and the process right, but the notice language appears to have triggered disproportionate anxiety, suggesting the ECI needs simpler, plain-language outreach alongside legal procedure. With the final roll closing on 4 November, the Sep 30 window for Form-6 is tighter than it appears for working-class voters who may not know where to submit documents or which BLO to approach.
NationPress
22 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does receiving an SIR notice mean my name will be deleted from Delhi's electoral roll?
No. Delhi CEO Ashok Kumar has explicitly clarified that receiving an SIR notice does not mean deletion of a voter's name from the electoral roll. No name can be removed without an opportunity of being heard and a proper, appealable order.
What should I do if my name is missing from Delhi's draft electoral roll?
Voters whose names are missing from the draft electoral roll should file Form-6 along with supporting documents on or before 30 September 2026. A special enrolment camp is also being held at all polling station locations on 27 September 2026.
Why did I receive an SIR notice from the Delhi CEO's office?
SIR notices are being issued to two categories of voters: those who could not be linked with the electoral roll of the last Special Intensive Revision, and those with logical discrepancies in that linking. The notices are for data correction in the ECINET system, not for name deletion.
When will the final Delhi electoral roll for 2026 be published?
The final electoral roll will be published on 4 November 2026. All SIR notices must be disposed of by 29 October 2026, ahead of that date.
Is having an EPIC card enough to vote in Delhi elections?
No. Holding an Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) alone does not entitle a person to vote. The voter's name must also be present in the current electoral roll of their constituency on the date of polling.
