From Deccan Chronicle
Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsEC Separates Form 6, SIR Declaration in Online Voter Enrolment
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An aspiring candidate from Manipur’s Phungyar Assembly constituency has written to the Chief Election Commissioner of India, asking for an immediate halt to ongoing government recruitment in the state before the 13th Legislative Assembly elections.
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New Delhi: The Election Commission on Tuesday defended the use of Form 6 for inclusion in electoral rolls by voters whose names were deleted during Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying it is “not a false (declaration) merely” because they were previously enrolled. It also assured that no action…
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The clarification came following a Delhi High Court order concerning voter enrolment through Form 6
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The Election Commission of India has clarified procedures for voters missing from draft electoral rolls. Voters can submit Form 6 to seek inclusion in final rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision. This submission will not be considered a false declaration if certain conditions are met…
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Applicants must now submit the two documents separately, with individual OTP verification and e-signatures.