ECI completely de-links online Form 6 from SIR declaration flagged by 2 Election Commissioners

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completely de-linked the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration from online Form 6 across all states, including those where the revision exercise is still underway. The declaration will now be submitted separately instead of being included in Form 6, which is used by eligible citizens to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll.

The change means applicants will no longer have to fill in the SIR declaration as part of the online Form 6 process. The move comes amid a series of changes being introduced within the poll body's internal functioning through fresh orders aimed at improving transparency and streamlining decision-making.

The ECI has also introduced changes to the way its meetings are conducted. Meeting agendas are now being circulated in advance, while minutes are being formally issued after meetings. These practices were not being followed earlier, according to the details of the changes.- Ends