90% of 33 lakh SIR cases ‘resolved’ or ‘parked for final roll’ in Delhi

In Delhi, a remarkable 90% of nearly 33 lakh cases during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have been "resolved" or "parked for the final roll," according to the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's office. This includes 13.79 lakh electors whose details could not be linked to the 2002 electoral roll, and 19.33 lakh whose enumeration forms had logical discrepancies.

The office did not reveal the number of cases rejected. Prior to the SIR, Delhi had around 1.45 crore electors. Initially, the disposal process was slow, but the Election Commission of India (ECI) simplified procedures, allowing BLOs to collect supporting documents and increasing the number of Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs).

From September 30, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) could dispose of notices without a hearing based on a BLO's verification letter. The deadline for disposing of notices is November 30, with the final electoral roll set for December 4. The claims and objections period, initiated on August 31, ends on October 30. Over 89,000 special camps were organized across Delhi's 14,947 polling stations to assist various voter groups.

The ECI has also ordered a special drive in 20 States and Union Territories where the SIR is complete to enroll voters left out of the rolls.