With the deadline fast approaching, the election administration in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has urged voters to ensure timely submission of enumeration forms under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, warning that delays could lead to exclusion from the forthcoming draft roll. The call comes as part of efforts to ensure an updated, inclusive and error-free electoral database ahead of the next stages of the revision process.
The Chief Electoral Officer has appealed to electors across the islands to submit the enumeration forms distributed by Booth Level Officers before December 4, 2025. According to the election schedule, voters who fail to meet this deadline will not have their names included in the draft electoral roll, which is set to be published on December 9, 2025, marking a critical milestone in the revision exercise.
Clarifying procedural aspects, the election office has stated that even partially filled forms will be accepted, provided the first part is duly completed and signed and the form is submitted within the stipulated timeline. This measure is intended to ensure that eligible voters are not left out due to minor procedural gaps, while still maintaining the integrity of the roll preparation process.
Special attention has been drawn to electors who are unable to locate or verify their names, or those of their parents or grandparents, in the previous SIR roll. Such individuals have been advised to immediately submit enumeration forms to their respective Booth Level Officers to facilitate inclusion in the draft roll. The administration has indicated that timely action at this stage is crucial to avoid complications during subsequent phases.
The election office has also acknowledged that despite three rounds of door-to-door visits by Booth Level Officers, enumeration forms could not be distributed to some electors. These individuals have been advised to proactively collect and submit the forms before the December 4 deadline. Failure to do so, officials have cautioned, will result in their exclusion from the draft roll.
For electors whose names do not appear in the draft electoral roll, the process provides an opportunity for corrective action during the Claims and Objections period, scheduled from December 9, 2025 to January 8, 2026. During this window, eligible voters can apply for inclusion using Form-6 along with a mandatory declaration. Requests for correction of details or shifting of entries can be submitted using Form-8, while objections to existing entries may be raised by any elector of the same constituency.
The revision process includes a Notice and Hearing phase running from December 9, 2025 to January 31, 2026, during which notices will be issued and hearings conducted wherever required. After disposal of all claims and objections, the final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on February 7, 2026.
Officials have emphasised that the current enumeration exercise forms the backbone of the electoral roll revision and plays a decisive role in ensuring transparency and inclusiveness. Electors who have already received the forms have been encouraged to submit them well before the deadline to avoid last-minute congestion and administrative difficulties.
The election machinery has appealed for active public cooperation, urging eligible voters to participate in the exercise by submitting their completed forms either to Booth Level Officers or at help desks established at the offices of the District Electoral Officer and Assistant Electoral Registration Officer. In case of difficulties, electors have been advised to contact their Booth Level Officers directly or reach out to the voter helpline at 1950 for assistance, as the islands move through a crucial phase in updating their electoral rolls.
