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4 September 2026

Dispute over Raghav Chadha's electoral roll status

The topic provides context regarding the procedural functioning of the Election Commission and the technicalities of electoral roll revisions, which are relevant to understanding the Representation of the People Act and the role of constitutional bodies.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a process conducted by the Election Commission (EC) to update electoral rolls.
  • Under EC rules, voter registration at a specific booth requires an individual to be an ordinary resident of that area for at least six months.
  • Paragraph 4(d) of the EC guidelines for SIR mandates that names of certain categories of people, if already flagged in the database, must be automatically carried into the draft electoral roll to prevent deletion due to lack of fresh enumeration forms.
  • The electoral roll revision process is under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission, not state governments.
  • The 'shifted' status in an electoral roll indicates that a voter is no longer residing at the registered address, necessitating a change in registration.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Discrepancies and Revision of Delhi Electoral Rolls, which has been running since 3 September 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Explain the significance of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in maintaining the integrity of electoral rolls in India. How does the Election Commission ensure the accuracy of voter data under its existing guidelines? 150 words
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  2. The principle of 'ordinary residence' is central to the electoral registration process in India. Discuss the legal provisions governing voter residency requirements and the challenges faced by the Election Commission in updating electoral rolls in a highly mobile society. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Election Commission's guidelines for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, what is the minimum period of residence required for an individual to register as a voter in a particular booth?

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