Voters missing from current electoral roll can apply via Form 6 ‘without fear of action’: UP CEO

In Uttar Pradesh, voters whose names were previously registered in the electoral roll before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 but are currently missing from the voter list can apply for inclusion through Form 6, according to Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa. This form is intended for initial inclusions in the electoral rolls.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that applicants will not face legal action under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, even if their declaration in Form 6 is deemed false, as they were previously registered as voters. This clarification comes in response to concerns from voters who were earlier registered but are now absent from the current electoral rolls.

The Commission has communicated these guidelines to all district election officers (DEOs) in the state, who are tasked with informing electoral registration officers (EROs), assistant electoral registration officers (AEROs), and other relevant officials, as well as ensuring publicity through various media channels. However, this exemption has certain conditions: the applicant's name must not already exist in the electoral roll of another Assembly constituency, and the declaration in Form 6 must comply with the law.

The CEO encourages all eligible citizens to verify their names in the current electoral rolls. Those who find their names missing should apply for inclusion through Form 6 without any apprehension, as the clarification aims to alleviate concerns about the Form 6 declaration and encourage eligible voters to ensure their names are on the electoral roll.