ECI Announces Schedule for Nationwide Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls
The Election Commission of India has officially released the operational calendar for Special Summary Revision (SSR) with 1st January as the qualifying date across all states and union territories.
Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls Announced
In accordance with Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued operational guidelines to all Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) across India to commence the annual Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls.
Key Highlights of the Directive: 1. **Qualifying Date:** Citizens who turn 18 on or before January 1st are eligible to apply in advance. 2. **Door-to-Door Verification:** Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct physical verification drives to reconcile deceased electors, shifted residents, and newly eligible voters. 3. **Filing of Claims and Objections:** A designated 30-day window is provided to the public to submit Form 6 (New Inclusion), Form 7 (Objection/Deletion), and Form 8 (Correction/Shifting).
Citizen Action Recommended: Citizens are advised to verify their names on [voters.eci.gov.in](https://voters.eci.gov.in) before the publication of draft electoral rolls. Any omissions must be reported immediately through official channels or logged in community tracking registries.
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