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Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls under way
വാർത്തയിൽ എന്തുകൊണ്ട്?
Flagged absent or shifted in the rolls: the Form 6 deadline every GS-II answer needs
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls nears its Form-6 filing deadline.
Why it matters: general awareness
What you need to know
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The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is under way in several states, requiring voters flagged as absent or shifted to file the prescribed enrolment form ahead of the September 23 deadline.
Officials note that a large number of such voters have yet to submit the required paperwork, raising concerns about the accuracy of the rolls ahead of coming elections.
ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
പ്രധാന വസ്തുതകൾ
Remember these
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several states.
- Voters flagged as absent or shifted must file Form 6 to seek fresh enrolment in the roll.
- The Form 6 filing deadline under this revision is September 23.
- A large number of flagged voters have yet to submit Form 6, raising concerns about roll accuracy.
- Karnataka is among the states covered by the ongoing revision.
പ്രിലിംസ് · മെയിൻസ്
How the exam will ask it
പ്രിലിംസ്
- Form 6 is the form prescribed for fresh enrolment/inclusion in the electoral roll.
- The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is conducted by the Election Commission of India.
- Voters flagged as absent or shifted during the SIR are required to file Form 6 by the prescribed deadline.
മെയിൻസ്
GS Paper II - Elections & Representation of the People Act: the issue is the accuracy of electoral rolls after large numbers of voters were flagged as absent or shifted during the ECI's Special Intensive Revision. The Form 6 mechanism lets such voters seek fresh enrolment, but low compliance ahead of the deadline risks disenfranchising genuine electors before coming elections. The way forward lies in intensified Booth Level Officer outreach, wider public awareness, and safeguards against wrongful deletion.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Consider the following statements regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls:
- A voter seeking fresh enrolment in the electoral roll under the revision must file Form
- The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is conducted by the Election Commission of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
ഉത്തരം കാണിക്കൂ
ഉത്തരം: C — Correct: Both 1 and 2 — Form 6 is used for fresh enrolment in the electoral roll, and the Special Intensive Revision is conducted by the Election Commission of India. • 1 only — wrong: statement 2 is also correct. • 2 only — wrong: statement 1 is also correct. • Neither 1 nor 2 — wrong: both statements are correct.
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