Maharashtra SIR 2026: Multiple voter registrations banned, final roll due October 19
Synopsis
Maharashtra's election machinery has drawn a hard line: voters registered at multiple addresses will be counted only once, at their primary residence. With BLOs visiting homes by 8 August and the final electoral roll due 19 October 2026, the SIR drive is the state's most structured voter-list cleanup ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Key Takeaways
The Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra confirmed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is underway as of 27 July 2026 .
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit residences to collect enumeration forms by 8 August 2026 .
Multiple voter registrations are strictly prohibited under Sections 17 and 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 .
The draft electoral roll will be published on 17 August 2026 ; the Claims and Objections window runs until 16 September 2026 .
False declarations in the electoral roll process carry up to one year's imprisonment under Section 31 of the RP Act.
The Final Electoral Roll will be published on 19 October 2026 .
The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Maharashtra, on Monday, 27 July 2026, confirmed that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is currently underway across the state, with a firm ban on multiple voter registrations under the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit residences across Maharashtra by 8 August 2026 to collect enumeration forms.
What the SIR Drive Requires
Every voter already enrolled in the electoral rolls must fill out the enumeration form and submit it to their designated Booth Level Officer (BLO), who will visit their home by 8 August 2026. Voters who complete and sign the form will have their names included in the draft electoral roll scheduled for publication on 17 August 2026.
The draft roll will be accessible at the office of the Voter Registration Officer, as well as on the official websites of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra.
Strict Ban on Multiple Registrations
Under Sections 17 and 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, no individual may register their name in the voter list at more than one location. Voters found to be enrolled at multiple addresses must submit the enumeration form only at their current primary residence.
At any secondary location, the voter's status will be marked as 'Already Enrolled', and their name will not be included in the rolls at that address. The CEO's office has made clear this is a strict legal requirement, not a procedural formality.
Claims, Objections and Available Forms
Eligible voters whose names do not appear in the draft electoral roll — including newly eligible voters — may apply for inclusion using Form 6 (along with the required declaration and supporting documents) between 17 August 2026 and 16 September 2026.
During this one-month Claims and Objections window, three forms will be available:
Form 6 for new voter registration or inclusion of name; Form 8 for correction of existing particulars; and Form 7 for any elector in the constituency to request a deletion. Following verification by the Voter Registration Officer, eligible names will be added to the final electoral roll.
Legal Warning Against False Declarations
The CEO's office has cautioned that making a false declaration or statement regarding name inclusion, correction, or deletion in the electoral roll is a punishable offence under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, carrying imprisonment of up to one year, a fine, or both.
Key Dates and What Comes Next
The Final Electoral Roll will be officially published on 19 October 2026. Under Sections 22 and 23 of the Act, corrections and inclusions can continue even after publication of the final roll. Under Section 23(3), updates may be made right up to the last date for filing nominations for any election, making electoral roll revision a continuous process. All citizens in Maharashtra have been urged to take note of the notice.
Point of View
Particularly in cities like Mumbai where migration is high. The 8 August BLO visit deadline is tight, and the burden falls disproportionately on mobile, migrant, and informal-sector voters who may miss the window. The legal warning under Section 31 is standard, but its prominent inclusion signals the CEO's office is treating roll integrity as a priority this cycle — worth watching as the state heads toward its next assembly calendar.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a state-wide drive to update and clean up Maharashtra's voter rolls, currently underway as of July 2026. Booth Level Officers are visiting residences to collect enumeration forms, with the final electoral roll due on 19 October 2026.
Can a voter be registered at more than one location in Maharashtra?
No. Under Sections 17 and 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, multiple registrations are strictly prohibited. Voters enrolled at more than one address must submit the enumeration form only at their current primary residence; secondary entries will be marked 'Already Enrolled' and excluded.
What are the key deadlines for Maharashtra's 2026 electoral roll revision?
BLOs will visit homes by 8 August 2026. The draft electoral roll will be published on 17 August 2026. The Claims and Objections window runs from 17 August to 16 September 2026. The Final Electoral Roll will be officially published on 19 October 2026.
What forms are available during the Claims and Objections period?
Three forms are available between 17 August and 16 September 2026: Form 6 for new voter registration or name inclusion, Form 8 for correction of existing details, and Form 7 for requesting deletion of a name from the rolls.
What is the penalty for making a false declaration in the electoral roll process?
Under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, making a false declaration regarding name inclusion, correction, or deletion in the electoral roll is a punishable offence carrying imprisonment of up to one year, a fine, or both.
