Field visit marks start of Special Intensive Revision
Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Varjeet Walia on Thursday conducted a field visit to oversee the commencement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jalandhar. Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) began a month-long door-to-door survey across the district, with Jalandhar-1 SDM Shubhi Angra also visiting different areas to monitor the exercise.
Purpose and procedure explained to residents
During the visit, Walia apprised residents of the purpose and procedure of the SIR, stressing that the exercise is aimed at ensuring accurate, inclusive and updated electoral rolls. He informed voters that BLOs would provide pre-printed enumeration forms, which must be duly filled and submitted along with the required documents. One signed copy of the form will be collected by the respective BLO, while another copy will be signed by the BLO and retained by the voter as an acknowledgement receipt. The form may be filled and submitted by the voter or any adult member of the household.
Three visits for locked homes
Walia added that BLOs will make at least three visits to homes that are found locked or where voters are unavailable. He held detailed discussions with BLOs engaged in the survey and directed them to adhere to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. Appreciating their role in one of the largest electoral roll revision exercises, he said every possible effort must be made to ensure that no eligible voter is left uncovered.
Timeline for revision and final rolls
The house-to-house survey will be held from June 25 to July 24. Names of voters whose enumeration forms are received will be included in the draft electoral rolls to be published on August 3. Claims and objections may be filed from August 3 to September 2, while their disposal will continue until September 28. The final electoral rolls will be published on October 1.
Appeal to voters
Walia appealed to voters to verify their particulars, provide documents in time and avoid rumours. For information, citizens may contact the Election Commission’s toll free helpline 1950, which is operational from 8 am to 5 pm daily.
