ECI Withdraws Additional Declaration from Online Form 6 in States Where SIR Concluded
The Election Commission of India (ECI) withdrew an additional declaration from the online Form 6 voter registration application in states and Union Territories where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had concluded, effective September 30, 2026. This declaration had required new voter applicants to provide details about their inclusion, or that of their parents or grandparents, in previous electoral rolls. The Supreme Court, on October 12, 2026, clarified that it had neither approved nor disapproved the revised Form 6, stating the issue was not before it during the Bihar SIR matter.
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What Happened
The Election Commission of India (ECI) withdrew an additional declaration from the online Form 6 voter registration application on September 30, 2026. This withdrawal applies to states and Union Territories where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had concluded. The additional declaration had required new voter applicants to provide details about whether they, or their parents or grandparents, were included in previous electoral rolls, specifically mentioning the 2002 base rolls for the Bihar SIR.
The Supreme Court, on October 12, 2026, clarified that it had neither approved nor disapproved the revised Form 6, stating that the issue was not before it when it heard the Bihar SIR matter. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, made these observations while hearing a petition concerning the ECI's functioning and changes to voter registration forms. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on October 27.
Background
Form 6 is the statutory application used by Indian citizens to register as new voters and seek inclusion in the electoral roll, as prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Amendments to voter enrolment, deletion, and correction forms can only be made by the Central government under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
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Key Facts
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) withdrew an additional declaration from the online Form 6 voter registration application.Dainik BhaskarThe Economic TimesAmar UjalaSambadThe Hindu
- The withdrawal came into effect on September 30, 2026.From research
- The withdrawal applies to states and Union Territories where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had concluded.Dainik BhaskarThe Economic TimesAmar UjalaSambadThe Hindu
- The additional declaration had required applicants to provide details about their inclusion, or that of their parents or grandparents, in previous electoral rolls.Dainik Bhaskar
- The Supreme Court clarified on October 12, 2026, that it had neither approved nor disapproved the revised Form 6.Dainik BhaskarPrajavaniNDTVUttarbanga SambadNamasthe TelanganaThe Siasat DailyDeccan HeraldQaumi Awaz
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made observations regarding the revised Form 6.Amar UjalaDainik BhaskarPrajavaniNDTVUttarbanga SambadNamasthe Telangana
- The Supreme Court will examine the issue and has listed the matter for further hearing on October 27.Qaumi Awaz
The Timeline14
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30 Sept
- ETThe Economic TimesEC rolls back SIR add-on in Form 6
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- BhDainik Bhaskar'If the Election Commission breaks the law, we will stop the decisions': CJI said, 'We did not approve the change in Form 6'; EC had said, 'Permission was granted''चुनाव आयोग ने कानून तोड़ा तो फैसले रोक देंगे':CJI बोले- फॉर्म 6 में बदलाव को मंजूरी नहीं दी; EC ने कहा था- इजाजत मिली
- BhDainik BhaskarAdditional declaration removed from Voter Registration Form-6: It asked, were parents voters in 2003; changes only in states where SIR is complete, meaning in Q&Aवोटर रजिस्ट्रेशन फॉर्म-6 से अतिरिक्त घोषणा पत्र हटा:इसमें पूछा था- क्या 2003 में माता-पिता वोटर थे; बदलाव केवल SIR हुए राज्यों में, सवाल-जवाब में मायने
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- Hindiहिन्दी2 of 2
- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
- Teluguతెలుగు1 of 2
- Urduاردو2 of 2
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