EC Extends SIR Deadline in 6 States After Supreme Court Question Voters Get Big Relief

What is the Latest Order?

The Election Commission of India on October 29 has extended the timeline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states - Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland and Telangana. The final voter lists for five states will now be published on November 30 and for Delhi on December 22, 2026.

Why Did EC Extend the Deadline?

The extension came just a day after Supreme Court intervention. On October 28, Chief Justice Surya Kant questioned the urgency of the October 30 deadline in Delhi when no election is scheduled. The CJI said EC should not insist on early cut-off and should give more time to voters for re-inclusion. EC agreed and issued new dates the same day.

State-Wise New Deadlines

1. Delhi - Biggest Relief

Claims and objections window: 30 Oct to 25 Nov (26 days extra)

Disposal by officials: Till 15 Dec

Final Roll 22 Dec 2026

2. Maharashtra

Window was closed on 26 Oct, now reopened till 13 Nov

Disposal till 25 Nov

Final Roll 30 Nov

3. Haryana and Andhra Pradesh

Disposal till 20 Nov

Final Roll 30 Nov

4. Nagaland and Telangana

Nagaland disposal till 25 Nov, Telangana till 26 Nov

Final Roll 30 Nov for both

What is SIR?

Special Intensive Revision is the exercise to clean voter lists by removing dead, duplicate and shifted voters and adding new eligible voters. The current exercise is part of 3rd phase covering 19 states/UTs.

What EC Said?

EC has asked all Chief Electoral Officers to publicise the revised schedule widely. The extension also came after requests from state poll panels.

Supreme Court Stand in May

Earlier in May, Supreme Court had upheld SIR but clarified that EC cannot decide citizenship during this process.