Delhi SIR: 17.03 lakh voter documents verified, final roll due December 4
Synopsis
Over 17 lakh Delhi voter documents flagged for discrepancies have now been verified under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision — but with the claims window closing on 30 October and the final roll due 4 December, residents tagged as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate must act fast or risk losing their vote.
Key Takeaways
Delhi CEO Ashok Kumar confirmed 17,03,515 voter cases of 'no-mapping' and 'logical discrepancy' have been verified as of 9 October 2026 .
Eligible electors can submit Form-6 physically to EROs, AEROs, BLOs, or at polling stations until 30 October 2026 .
All notices, claims, and objections will be disposed of by 30 November 2026 ; the final electoral roll will be published on 4 December 2026 .
Special camps were held on 9 October at all polling stations, including targeted camps for recently demolished colonies in Wazirpur and Mangolpuri .
A dedicated registration camp for transgender electors was organised at Indian Adult Education, I P Estate on Friday.
Voters listed under the ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate) category must file Form-6 to avoid being dropped from the final roll.
Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashok Kumar announced on Friday, 9 October 2026, that 17,03,515 cases of 'no-mapping' and 'logical discrepancy' have been verified using documents collected from voters who received notices under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The CEO assured that all notices, claims, and objections will be disposed of by 30 November 2026, with the final electoral roll of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to be published on 4 December 2026.
Deadline and Document Submission Process
The claims and objections window, which opened on 31 August 2026, will remain open until 30 October 2026. Eligible electors whose names are absent from the draft electoral roll published on 31 August 2026 may file Form-6 along with supporting documents during this period. Forms can be submitted physically to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), Booth Level Officers (BLOs), or at designated polling station locations across Delhi.
The CEO's office confirmed that all eligible electors who submit Form-6 with the requisite documents will be included in the revised electoral roll — a clear assurance aimed at calming concern among residents who received SIR notices.
Special Camps Held Across Delhi
On Friday, special voter registration camps were organised at every polling station location across the capital. Notably, targeted camps were set up for residents of recently demolished colonies, including Jailorwala Bagh in Wazirpur Assembly Constituency, as well as S-Block, A-Block, U-Block, and N-Block in Mangolpuri.
A dedicated camp for the registration of transgender electors was also organised at Indian Adult Education, I P Estate on Friday — part of a broader effort to ensure no eligible voter is excluded on grounds of identity documentation gaps. This follows Election Commission instructions issued on 1 October 2026 for a special drive to enrol all 'left out eligible electors'.
Outreach to Students and Marginalised Groups
On Wednesday and Thursday, the CEO's office organised two-day camps at colleges and universities across New Delhi. Booth Level Officers assisted students with filling out enrolment forms, answered queries about the SIR process, and collected completed applications on the spot. BLOs are also conducting house-to-house visits to identify electors missing from the draft rolls and to collect documents directly, sparing voters from having to visit offices in person.
The ASDD Category and What It Means
The poll body has specifically urged electors whose names may have been categorised as Absent, Shifted, Dead, and Duplicate (ASDD) during BLO house visits to file Form-6 if they believe their inclusion is valid. The ASDD list is publicly available on the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi website. This is a significant detail: voters who believe they have been wrongly tagged face disenfranchisement unless they actively respond before the 30 October deadline.
Timeline and What Comes Next
The SIR schedule runs to a tight calendar: claims and objections close on 30 October 2026; the Election Office will dispose of all notices by 30 November 2026; and the final, revised electoral roll will be published on 4 December 2026. With Delhi assembly elections widely anticipated, the accuracy and completeness of the roll carries outsized political consequence — making the pace and transparency of the verification process a matter of active public interest.
Point of View
But the real test lies in what happens to the ASDD-tagged electors — a category that is historically prone to error and disproportionately affects migrant workers, renters, and lower-income households who move frequently. The tight October 30 deadline places the burden squarely on voters to prove the roll wrong, rather than on the system to verify it proactively. With Delhi's political landscape finely balanced and every ward count mattering, any systematic exclusion — however procedurally compliant — will be contested. The December 4 final roll publication date leaves almost no buffer for last-minute disputes before election season intensifies.
NationPress
9 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi's electoral rolls?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a drive by the Election Commission of India to clean and update Delhi's voter list, identifying cases of no-mapping, logical discrepancy, and entries categorised as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate (ASDD). The draft roll was published on 31 August 2026, and the final revised roll is due on 4 December 2026.
How many voter documents have been verified under the Delhi SIR so far?
As of 9 October 2026, a total of 17,03,515 cases of 'no-mapping' and 'logical discrepancy' have been verified using documents collected from voters who received SIR notices, according to Delhi CEO Ashok Kumar.
What should I do if my name is missing from Delhi's draft electoral roll?
If your name does not appear in the draft electoral roll published on 31 August 2026, you must file Form-6 along with supporting documents before 30 October 2026. Forms can be submitted physically to the ERO, AERO, BLO, or at designated polling station locations across Delhi.
Who is affected by the ASDD category in Delhi's voter list?
Voters categorised as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate (ASDD) during BLO house-to-house visits may find their names dropped from the final electoral roll. Those who believe they have been wrongly tagged must file Form-6 before 30 October 2026. The ASDD list is available on the Delhi CEO's official website.
When will Delhi's final electoral roll be published?
The final electoral roll for the National Capital Territory of Delhi will be published on 4 December 2026. All notices, claims, and objections under the SIR process will be disposed of by 30 November 2026, according to the Election Commission schedule.
