The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. Hearings on claims and objections will now continue till February 14, and the final voter list will be released on February 28.
The revision exercise comes ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the State. It allows voters to correct errors, respond to notices, and submit documents if their eligibility has been questioned.
The timeline was revised following directions from the Supreme Court, which asked the Commission to ensure that voters are given sufficient opportunity to present valid documents and attend hearings before any names are added or removed.
During this phase, voters who have received notices can appear before Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) or Assistant EROs with the required documents. Officials will verify the submissions and decide on additions, deletions or corrections in the rolls.
After the February 14 deadline, authorities will complete scrutiny of documents, dispose of pending cases and carry out final checks. Polling station adjustments and roll health reviews will also be completed before the final publication.
The ECI has said the extension is meant to ensure fairness and accuracy in the electoral rolls. Political parties in the State are closely watching the process, but the Commission has maintained that the exercise is a routine update to keep voter lists accurate and inclusive.
The final electoral rolls will be published on February 28, marking the completion of the revision process.
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