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Election Commission Separates Online Form 6 From Declaration Amid SIR Row
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What Happened?
The Election Commission of India has separated online Form 6 from its declaration in states undergoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, introducing new verification requirements.
Key points
- The ECI has introduced separate OTP verification and e-sign requirements for Form 6 and its declaration.
- Previously, both were submitted together using a single OTP.
- Concerns were raised by Election Commissioners regarding changes made without Union Law Ministry's approval.
- Voters missing from draft SIR rolls can submit Form 6 to include their names in the final list.
- There are worries about potential false declarations under the Representation of the People Act.
Key insights
- The separation of Form 6 and its declaration may streamline the registration process for voters.
- Concerns about legal implications could lead to increased scrutiny of the registration process.
- The ECI's changes may prompt discussions on the need for clearer guidelines in voter registration.
Why it matters
This change could affect first-time voters and their registration process during the SIR exercise.
Source
Times Now
