ECI revises SIR schedule for Andhra Pradesh, Haryana; final voters' list on Oct 3
Synopsis
The Election Commission has quietly but significantly tightened the electoral roll revision calendar for Andhra Pradesh and Haryana — locking in 3 October as the final publication date and making parental survey details mandatory for voter retention, a rule first tested in Bihar that now goes wider.
Key Takeaways
The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for Andhra Pradesh and Haryana on 14 July .
The qualifying date for both states is 1 July ; draft electoral rolls will be published on 31 July .
BLO house-to-house visits are scheduled between 1 June and 24 July .
Claims and objections can be filed from 31 July to 30 August ; disposal runs until 28 September .
Final voters' list publication is fixed for 3 October in both states.
Existing voters not covered in the previous SIR must now attach parental survey details to remain on the rolls; new voters filing Form 6 face the same requirement.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday, 14 July modified the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, fixing 3 October as the date for final publication of the voters' list in both states. The revision was communicated through a letter from ECI Under Secretary Sandeep Kumar to the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of both states.
Key Dates in the Revised Schedule
The qualifying date for both states has been set as 1 July. Draft publication of electoral rolls is scheduled for 31 July in both Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct house-to-house visits between 1 June and 24 July, and the rationalisation and re-arrangement of polling stations is to be completed by 24 July.
Claims, Objections and Disposal Timeline
The period for filing claims and objections will run from 31 July to 30 August. The notice phase — covering disposal of claims and objections — will be carried out between 31 July and 28 September. The final electoral rolls will then be published on 3 October.
What the ECI Directed Officials to Do
In its communication to state CEOs, the ECI stated: 'All the officials/officers concerned shall be informed of the Commission's above decision and wide publicity to the modified schedule shall be made through all available media. Political Parties shall also be informed of the modified schedule in writing.'
Parent Survey Details Now Mandatory
Separately, the ECI has made it mandatory for existing voters not covered in the previous SIR to attach survey details of their parents in order to remain on the voters' list. New voters filing Form 6 for inclusion in the electoral rolls must also attach the SIR details of their parents. The ECI noted that similar declaration forms were used during the Bihar SIR, where they helped reduce the documentation burden on new voters.
With the final list set for 3 October, the revised schedule signals the Commission's intent to complete the roll-cleaning exercise well ahead of any potential electoral activity in the two states.
Point of View
Critics could argue it creates an additional compliance burden that disproportionately affects mobile or migrant voters who may struggle to produce parents' SIR records. The Bihar precedent showed mixed results on roll accuracy versus voter exclusion risk. As the ECI expands this requirement to two more states, the absence of a public redressal mechanism for voters who cannot furnish parental data is a gap that political parties and civil society should press the Commission to address before the 3 October deadline.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a process conducted by the Election Commission of India to update, verify, and clean the voters' list in a state. It involves house-to-house verification by Booth Level Officers, followed by draft publication, a claims-and-objections window, and final publication of the revised rolls.
What is the revised SIR schedule for Andhra Pradesh and Haryana?
The ECI has set 1 July as the qualifying date, 31 July as the draft publication date, 31 July–30 August for filing claims and objections, and 3 October as the date for final publication of the electoral rolls in both Andhra Pradesh and Haryana.
Why has the ECI made parental survey details mandatory for voters?
The ECI has directed that existing voters not covered in the previous SIR must attach their parents' survey details to stay on the voters' list. The Commission noted that a similar requirement was used during the Bihar SIR, where it helped reduce documentation for new voters. New voters filing Form 6 must also provide this information.
Who is responsible for implementing the revised SIR schedule?
ECI Under Secretary Sandeep Kumar communicated the revised schedule to the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of both Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. The ECI has directed that all concerned officials be informed and that the schedule receive wide publicity through all available media, with political parties also notified in writing.
When will the final electoral rolls be published in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana?
The final voters' list for both Andhra Pradesh and Haryana will be published on 3 October, following the disposal of all claims and objections by 28 September.
