Delhi SIR Voter Notice 2026: Reply, Documents & Appeals

Last updated: 24 September 2026

If you have received a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) notice asking you to appear before the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or produce documents, do not treat the notice itself as a final deletion order. In Delhi SIR 2026, notices are being issued where the elector's own or relative's details from the previous SIR could not be linked, were unavailable, or did not match. The purpose of the notice phase is to give the elector an opportunity to produce documents and explain the case before a decision is taken.

This guide explains what to do after receiving an SIR notice, which documents can be shown, how the hearing works, whom to contact at each level, how appeals work, whether you should go to court, and how to apply for inclusion again if your name is ultimately removed from the electoral roll.

Quick answer: Attend the hearing mentioned in the notice, carry the original documents and self-attested copies, submit the documents requested for your birth category, keep proof of submission, and follow the statutory appeal process if an adverse order is passed. If your name is absent from the final roll, Form 6 remains the normal route for inclusion, subject to eligibility and verification.

1. What exactly is an SIR notice?

Delhi is undergoing Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll in 2026. According to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, the previous intensive revision for Delhi was held in 2002. Electors were asked to submit Enumeration Forms and, where possible, link themselves or eligible relatives with the previous SIR roll.

CEO Delhi's FAQ states that where an elector or relatives such as father, mother, grandfather or grandmother cannot be linked with the previous SIR roll, the elector may submit the Enumeration Form without those old-roll details. The ERO can then issue a notice during the notice phase and ask for prescribed supporting documents.

Therefore, receiving a notice does not by itself mean that your name has already been deleted. Read the exact language of your notice. If it gives you a hearing date or asks you to produce documents, it is an opportunity to establish your eligibility before the ERO/AERO takes a final decision.

2. Important Delhi SIR 2026 dates

Stage	Current Delhi schedule
Draft electoral roll	31 August 2026
Claims and objections	31 August 2026 to 30 September 2026
Notice phase / disposal of claims and objections	31 August 2026 to 29 October 2026
Final electoral roll	4 November 2026

These dates are taken from the current CEO Delhi SIR FAQ available as of 24 September 2026. Voters should still check the latest official notice because schedules can be revised.

3. How should you reply to an SIR notice?

The safest practical approach is to respond both procedurally and with documents.

Read the notice carefully. Note the notice number, hearing date, time, venue, Assembly Constituency, Part Number and reason mentioned.
Do not ignore the hearing. Appear at the venue specified in the notice unless the ERO gives you another method or date.
Carry originals. If the notice asks you to appear with original documents, take them for verification.
Carry separate self-attested copies. Keep one set for submission and another set for your own record.
Upload documents online where available. The ECI Voters' Service Portal currently shows a “Submit Document Against Notice issued” facility for SIR 2026.
Take an acknowledgement. Keep the stamped receiving copy, online acknowledgement, screenshot or application/reference number.
Give a short written representation. Mention that you are ordinarily resident at the stated address, identify the documents enclosed, and request retention/inclusion of your name after verification.

Sample written reply to an SIR notice

To: The Electoral Registration Officer / Assistant Electoral Registration Officer
Subject: Reply to SIR Notice No. ______ regarding my electoral-roll entry

Sir/Madam,

I am submitting this reply in response to the above SIR notice. I am ordinarily resident at __________________ and my EPIC number is __________________. I had submitted the Enumeration Form, but my/relative's details in the previous SIR electoral roll could not be linked or matched.

I am enclosing the following documents in support of the particulars required under the notice:

1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________

I request that the documents be verified and my eligibility for inclusion/continuation in the electoral roll be decided after considering the material submitted by me. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this reply and documents.

Name: __________
EPIC: __________
Mobile: __________
Date: __________
Signature: __________

Do not make a statement you know to be false. Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 provides punishment for false declarations connected with preparation, revision, correction, inclusion or exclusion in an electoral roll.

4. Which documents can be submitted after receiving the notice?

CEO Delhi's current SIR FAQ lists the following supportive documents that may be provided by electors. The list is described in the SIR material as indicative rather than exhaustive:

Identity card or Pension Payment Order issued to a regular employee/pensioner of the Central Government, State Government or PSU.
Identity card/certificate/document issued in India by Government, local authority, bank, post office, LIC or PSU prior to 1 July 1987.
Birth certificate issued by the competent authority.
Passport.
Matriculation or educational certificate issued by a recognised Board or university.
Permanent Residence Certificate issued by the competent State authority.
Forest Right Certificate.
OBC/SC/ST or other caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
National Register of Citizens entry, wherever such register exists.
Family Register prepared by State/local authorities.
Government land/house allotment certificate.
Aadhaar, subject to the Election Commission's directions referred to in its letter dated 9 September 2025.

Important: The words “prior to 01.07.1987” are attached to item 2 above. They do not mean that a passport or Class 10 certificate must itself have been issued before 1987.

5. Do you need your parents' documents?

The SIR instructions divide document requirements according to date and place of birth. For a person born in India:

Date of birth	Documents generally required when previous-SIR linkage is unavailable/mismatched
Before 1 July 1987	A listed document for the elector establishing date and/or place of birth.
1 July 1987 to 2 December 2004	A listed document for the elector, plus a listed document for either father or mother, establishing date and/or place of birth.
After 2 December 2004	A listed document for the elector, plus listed documents for both father and mother. If a parent was not Indian, the SIR instructions additionally refer to passport/visa evidence relevant to the time of birth.

For persons born outside India or those who acquired Indian citizenship through registration/naturalisation, the SIR information sheet prescribes different citizenship-related documents. In such cases, follow the exact notice and the applicable ECI instructions.

6. Is an old or current Voter ID of a parent enough?

An EPIC/Voter ID card is useful supporting material and should generally be carried if available. But an EPIC card and an entry in the previous SIR electoral roll are not the same thing.

If the notice specifically requires a document establishing the parent's date and/or place of birth, do not assume that the parent's EPIC alone will satisfy that requirement. Carry the old/current EPIC as additional evidence, but also look for stronger listed documents such as a birth certificate, passport, matriculation/educational certificate, government service/pension record, permanent residence certificate or other document listed in the SIR information sheet.

7. What if you or your parents are not found in the Delhi 2002 voter list?

Not being found in the Delhi 2002 roll does not automatically end the process. CEO Delhi says that if the elector's own name is not found in the previous SIR, the elector can link with the relevant previous-SIR entry of a relative. Where neither the elector nor the relevant relatives can be linked, the Enumeration Form can still be processed and the elector may be asked for documents during the notice phase.

If a person moved to Delhi after 2002, CEO Delhi specifically advises checking the previous SIR roll of the State/UT from which the person moved. ECI's SIR search portal allows searches using State, District, Assembly Constituency, name, age and relative details. It also warns that spelling may vary in old electoral rolls, so reasonable name variations should be tried.

8. Should you submit originals?

Normally, keep your originals with you for verification and submit self-attested copies unless the ERO specifically directs otherwise. Your notice may expressly ask you to appear with original documents. Do not hand over an original permanently without a written receipt identifying the document.

9. Can documents be submitted online against the notice?

Yes. The ECI Voters' Service Portal currently provides a “Submit Document Against Notice issued” option under SIR 2026. However, if the notice also fixes a personal hearing, do not assume that uploading documents automatically cancels the hearing. Contact the BLO/ERO and follow the hearing instructions unless the election authority confirms otherwise.

10. What if you cannot attend the hearing date?

Act before the hearing date where possible. Upload the available documents, contact your BLO, and contact the ERO/AERO or Voter Centre mentioned in the notice. Ask whether an authorised alternative submission or another hearing date is possible. Keep proof of every communication.

If an adverse order is subsequently passed, obtain a copy of that order immediately because statutory appeal periods run from the relevant order/decision.

11. Whom should you contact? Level-wise escalation

Level	Authority	When to use
1	Booth Level Officer (BLO)	Enumeration Form, previous-SIR search assistance, local verification, basic status and submission guidance.
2	Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO)	Hearing assistance, unresolved document/submission issues and matters delegated by the ERO.
3	Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)	The authority responsible for deciding inclusion/deletion/correction matters under the electoral-roll framework.
4	District Magistrate / notified appellate officer / DEO	First statutory appeal against an eligible ERO order, generally within 15 days under Section 24(a) read with Rule 27.
5	Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)	Second statutory appeal, generally within 30 days from the first appellate order under Section 24(b) read with Rule 27.
6	High Court	Constitutional writ jurisdiction may be available in appropriate cases; this is not the normal first step for a routine document/hearing dispute.

For Delhi, the CEO website provides “Know Your BLO”, Voter Centre and electoral-roll services. ECI/CEO Delhi also provide the voter helpline number 1950 and a “Book a Call with BLO” facility through the portal/app.

12. What is the appeal process if the ERO passes an adverse order?

Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 creates a statutory appeal mechanism. The current Rule 27 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 provides:

First appeal: to the District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate, Executive Magistrate, District Collector or equivalent officer notified by the Election Commission, generally within 15 days of the ERO order.
Second appeal: to the Chief Electoral Officer, generally within 30 days of the first appellate order.

The appeal should be in the form of a signed memorandum and should be accompanied by a copy of the order being challenged. The rules permit condonation of delay where sufficient cause is shown, but a voter should not rely on condonation when the appeal can be filed in time.

CEO Delhi's SIR FAQ also states that if the applicant's name is still not reflected in the final roll, an appeal may be filed before the concerned District Election Officer/District Magistrate within 15 days.

13. Should you immediately go to court?

For an ordinary SIR notice, the practical legal route is normally to use the hearing and statutory appeal mechanism first.

Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 expressly bars the jurisdiction of ordinary civil courts over questions of entitlement to electoral registration and challenges to action taken by electoral-registration authorities under the Act. The Act and Rules provide specific remedies through the ERO and appellate authorities.

That does not mean that the constitutional jurisdiction of a High Court under Article 226 disappears in every situation. Courts have recognised that writ jurisdiction can exist in appropriate cases. But writ proceedings are generally not a substitute for ignoring a scheduled ERO hearing or the statutory appeal route. Cases involving denial of hearing, jurisdictional error, constitutional issues or other exceptional circumstances may require advice from an election-law advocate.

Practical rule: If you have merely received a notice, attend and submit documents. If the ERO passes an adverse order, obtain the speaking/order copy and use the statutory appeal promptly. Consider High Court proceedings only after examining the exact facts, available remedies and urgency.

14. What if your name is finally removed?

A deleted or missing name is not corrected by merely obtaining another physical Voter ID card. What matters for voting is whether your name is included in the electoral roll.

ECI states that if a person's name is not included in the electoral roll, the person must submit a claim for inclusion in Form 6. Electoral rolls also continue to be updated after final publication through the continuous-updation process, subject to legal restrictions during an election period.

Process after deletion/omission

Check the final electoral roll and search your name using EPIC and personal details.
Obtain the ERO's deletion/rejection order, if one was passed.
If the order is appealable and you are within time, file the statutory appeal rather than abandoning the earlier case.
If you remain eligible but your name is absent, file Form 6 for inclusion with the required declaration and supporting documents.
Submit Form 6 online through the Voters' Service Portal or physically to the ERO/AERO/BLO as permitted.
Track the application and respond to any verification or hearing request.
After approval, check the electoral roll again. Do not rely only on possession of an old EPIC card.

15. Do you have to apply for a completely new Voter ID after removal?

The immediate legal objective is re-inclusion of your name in the electoral roll, not merely obtaining a new card. Form 6 is the application for inclusion of a name in the electoral roll. Once inclusion is approved, EPIC-related processing can follow according to ECI records and the particulars of the case.

If the issue is only a correction in an existing entry, replacement of EPIC or shifting of residence while you remain an existing elector, Form 8 is generally the relevant form. If your name is already absent from the roll, use the inclusion route prescribed by the ERO/ECI rather than treating Form 8 as a substitute for enrolment.

16. Can you vote using the old Voter ID if your name has been removed?

No. ECI specifically states that a person must have his or her name enrolled in the electoral roll to cast a vote. The EPIC card is an identity document; possession of the card alone does not restore a missing electoral-roll entry.

17. What if the real problem is that you shifted residence?

Electoral registration is based on ordinary residence. If you have genuinely shifted, your application should reflect your current ordinary residence. The current ECI portal uses Form 8 for shifting of residence by an existing elector. During Delhi SIR, where a person's name was missing from the draft roll because the person had permanently shifted and did not submit the Enumeration Form, CEO Delhi's FAQ states that Form 6 with the Declaration Form and prescribed supporting documents could be filed for inclusion at the new location during the claims-and-objections period.

18. Why should you be careful about declarations and documents?

Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 makes knowingly false declarations connected with preparation, revision, correction, inclusion or exclusion from an electoral roll punishable. Notices may also state that submitted documents can be sent to the issuing authority for independent verification.

Submit genuine documents, explain discrepancies rather than hiding them, and avoid signing a declaration that you know is incorrect.

19. Hearing-day checklist

Original SIR notice.
Current EPIC/Voter ID.
Original passport, birth certificate, educational certificate or other listed document applicable to you.
Parent's document(s), if required for your birth category.
Old/current parent EPIC as additional supporting material, if available.
Printout/extract of the previous SIR electoral-roll entry, if you found a valid self/relative match.
Aadhaar as additional identity support, subject to ECI's applicable directions.
Two sets of self-attested photocopies.
Written reply/representation.
Pen, passport-size photographs and a folder for originals.
Proof of online upload or earlier Enumeration Form acknowledgement.

20. Frequently asked questions

Is the SIR notice itself a final removal order?

Not necessarily. A notice fixing a hearing or asking for documents is part of the verification process. Read the exact notice and obtain the final ERO order if an adverse decision is made.

My name was not in the 2002 Delhi roll. Is deletion automatic?

No. Delhi's SIR FAQ specifically provides a document-verification route when the elector or relevant relatives cannot be linked with the previous SIR.

Can I use a passport issued after 1987?

The Delhi SIR document list separately lists “Passport”. The “prior to 01.07.1987” restriction appears in item 2 concerning certain government/local authority/bank/post office/LIC/PSU documents; it is not written as a condition on the passport item.

Can I use a Class 10 certificate issued after 1987?

The list separately includes matriculation/educational certificates issued by recognised Boards/universities. Follow the notice requirement regarding what the certificate must establish.

Is Aadhaar compulsory?

CEO Delhi's FAQ says Aadhaar number was optional for the Enumeration Form. For use of Aadhaar as a notice-stage document, ECI's separate directions apply.

What if my father's or mother's name is not in the old SIR?

If the applicable birth category requires a parent's document, collect an eligible document for the relevant parent. The absence of a previous-SIR match leads to document verification; it is not by itself the same as a final deletion decision.

What if my parent's old Voter ID exists but the old-roll search does not show the name?

Carry the EPIC, but also search using spelling variations, old addresses, age and relative name. If no previous-SIR match is found, rely on the documentary route stated in the notice and SIR instructions.

Can I send someone else to the hearing?

Follow the exact notice and contact the ERO/AERO in advance. Do not assume representation by another person is accepted where your personal appearance has specifically been directed.

Can the BLO delete my name?

The BLO performs field-level and enumeration functions. Electoral-roll decisions are made through the statutory registration machinery headed by the ERO, subject to applicable delegation and appeal.

What if the ERO refuses to accept my document?

Ask that the document and your written representation be taken on record, obtain acknowledgement where possible, and request the written order/reasons. Those records are important if you need to appeal.

Can I appeal without attending the hearing?

Do not deliberately skip a hearing. The Registration of Electors Rules contain appeal provisions, and older claim/objection rules specifically make use of the hearing opportunity relevant to appeal rights. Attend or communicate promptly if attendance is impossible.

Can I file Form 6 after the final roll?

Yes, electoral rolls are subject to continuous updation and ECI's FAQ states that eligible persons can seek registration even after final publication by filing Form 6, subject to restrictions during the election nomination-to-completion period.

How long does Form 6 take?

ECI states that a straightforward inclusion claim may normally be decided in around 10 days, but actual time can vary because of notices, objections, verification, SIR workload and election-related restrictions.

Can I be registered at two addresses?

No. Sections 17 and 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 prohibit registration in more than one constituency or more than once in the same constituency.

Where can I check my name after the hearing?

Use the ECI Voters' Service Portal, ECINET app, CEO Delhi website, Voter Centre or the published electoral-roll PDF.

Official sources

Legal note: This article explains the general electoral-roll process using official sources available on 24 September 2026. A particular notice or ERO order may require additional documents or have a specific deadline. For a court challenge or a disputed citizenship/legal-status issue, obtain advice based on the actual notice and order.