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Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision: Slow Processing of Form 6 Applications and Legal Challenges
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Core Event – Delayed Disposal of Form 6 Applications
Since the draft electoral roll was published on August 31, Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has received 4,56,913 Form 6 applications. The Hindu recorded 1,238 disposals between August 31 and October 11, while NDTV reported roughly 1.15 lakh disposals by October 20. The deadline for new Form 6 filings is October 30; all claims must be resolved by November 30, with the final roll due on December 4.
Background & Context
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR), launched in June 2025, removed 47.5 lakh names from Delhi’s draft roll, leaving 97.53 lakh electors. Booth-level officers (BLOs) are tasked with re-verifying those deletions door-to-door.
Data & Statistics
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Form 6 applications (till Oct 20) | 4,56,913 | CEO bulletin |
| Applications before draft roll (by Aug 30) | 2,12,400 | CEO bulletin |
| Applications after draft roll (Aug 31-Oct 20) | 2,44,513 | CEO bulletin |
| Form 6 disposals – The Hindu (Aug 31-Oct 11) | 1,238 (?0.027 %) | The Hindu |
| Form 6 disposals – NDTV (Aug 31-Oct 20) | ~1.15 lakh (?25 %) | NDTV |
| Form 7 applications received (Aug 31-Oct 16) | 13,462 | CEO bulletin |
| Form 7 disclosed (same period) | 9,199 (?68 %) | The Hindu |
| Form 8 applications (till Oct 20) | 93,036 | NDTV |
| Notices for “logical discrepancies” | 33 lakh (?78.5 % resolved) | Scroll |
Official Statements & Responses
- Applicants whose Form 6 requests are rejected after October 30 can still enrol via the continuous updation process.
- The Delhi High Court (order dated October 14) ruled that fear of a “false declaration” when filing Form 6 was misplaced, noting the guidance came from the ECI’s standing counsel.
On-the-Ground Reports
- Shagufta (Okhla) says her Form 6 was rejected twice with no BLO contact.
- Aman Singh shows on the ECINET app a BLO was assigned on September 20, but no progress.
- Prasad reports a BLO visit to his brother’s house led to his name being dropped.
- Mr. Ahmed, a retired professor, questioned the power to delete his name after decades of voting.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The Hindu’s 1,238 disposals contrast sharply with NDTV’s ?1.15 lakh figure; both are provisional and constituency-wise data are missing. About 31.67 % of Form 7 objections lack public disclosure.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Many people, like migrant labourers, have also gone home for the festive season,” — Gyanesh Kumar, chief election commissioner
- “I am hopeful that after this camp, my name will be included,” — Mohammad Anas
- “Should one person or one institution have the power to remove a citizen’s name from the electoral roll like this? I have voted in nearly every election since the 1970s,” — Mr. Ahmed, 74, retired professor
What’s Next
- Oct 31 – Nov 30: Focus on pending Form 6, 7 and 8 applications.
- Nov 30: Deadline for all claims and objections.
- Dec 4: Publication of the final roll.
- Oct 29: Completion of verification for the 33 lakh logical-discrepancy notices.
- Nov 4: Final roll verification deadline (Scroll).
The SIR process remains hampered by operational bottlenecks and legal scrutiny, highlighting the difficulty of large-scale voter-list revisions within tight timelines.