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Boudh, Odisha, October 3: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed an additional declaration requirement that had been associated with Form-6 applications for inclusion in the electoral roll following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 exercise in Boudh district.

The development is expected to make the voter-registration process more straightforward for eligible residents whose names are not presently included in the electoral roll. Such citizens can now apply for registration by submitting Form-6 through the prescribed procedure.

Form-6 Available for Eligible Citizens

Form-6 is the prescribed application form for individuals seeking inclusion of their names in the electoral roll. Following the completion of the SIR exercise in Boudh, residents who meet the eligibility conditions but do not find their names in the current electoral roll can use the form to seek registration.

The latest change concerns the additional declarations that applicants were previously required to furnish in connection with certain historical electoral-roll information.

Under the revised arrangement, applicants submitting Form-6 will not have to provide an additional declaration concerning details contained in the 2002 electoral roll. They will also not be required to furnish a declaration specifically relating to the names of their parents or grandparents as part of this additional requirement.

The removal of this declaration is intended to simplify the application process while retaining the verification mechanisms prescribed under election rules.

SIR-2026 Process Completed in Boudh

The change comes after the completion of the Special Intensive Revision-2026 process in Boudh district. Electoral-roll revisions are undertaken to ensure that voter lists remain updated and that eligible citizens have an opportunity to register.

During such exercises, electoral authorities examine existing entries and identify eligible persons whose names need to be added, corrected or otherwise dealt with according to applicable provisions.

For people who were not included in the electoral roll after the revision exercise, Form-6 provides the route to seek inclusion, subject to fulfillment of the relevant eligibility requirements.

The latest clarification is therefore particularly relevant to residents who discover that their names are absent from the current voter list and intend to apply for registration.

Removal of Declaration Does Not Mean Automatic Registration

Election authorities have also made it clear that the removal of the additional declaration should not be interpreted as an automatic approval of Form-6 applications.

Submitting the form is only the beginning of the registration process. Each application will continue to be examined according to the applicable rules and procedures.

The competent election authorities will verify the eligibility of the applicant, examine the information supplied in the application and check the supporting documents required under the prescribed procedure.

Only after the necessary verification and consideration will a decision be taken regarding inclusion of the applicant’s name in the electoral roll.

This distinction is important because the removal of an additional declaration reduces the paperwork associated with the application but does not eliminate the legal requirements governing voter registration.

Verification Remains an Important Step

The electoral-roll registration system requires authorities to establish that applicants meet the conditions for registration. Consequently, citizens submitting Form-6 should ensure that the information provided in the application is accurate and complete.

Applicants may also be required to furnish documents supporting the information submitted with the application, depending on the applicable requirements.

The election authorities will process applications through the prescribed mechanism and undertake the necessary checks before approving or rejecting an application.

Therefore, eligible residents should not assume that merely submitting Form-6 guarantees that their names will appear on the electoral roll. Registration remains subject to scrutiny by the designated election authorities.

Relief for Applicants After the Revision Exercise

The removal of the additional declaration may reduce confusion among citizens who wish to register but do not have information relating to older electoral records.

Historical electoral-roll details can sometimes be difficult for applicants to establish, particularly when the information relates to records from many years ago or concerns family members. By removing the additional declaration requirement concerning the 2002 electoral roll and the names of parents or grandparents, the application process can be approached without that particular additional declaration.

For eligible residents of Boudh who remain outside the current electoral roll, the change provides a clearer route to apply for inclusion.

Nevertheless, applicants should continue to follow the instructions issued by the election authorities and provide the information and documents required under the applicable rules.

District Election Office Issues Appeal

The District Election Office in Boudh has appealed to all eligible citizens whose names are not currently included in the electoral roll to take advantage of the prescribed registration process.

Residents who satisfy the eligibility criteria have been encouraged to submit Form-6 through the appropriate channel rather than remaining outside the electoral-roll system.

The appeal is particularly relevant to citizens who have checked the current electoral roll following the completion of SIR-2026 and found that their names are missing.

Applicants should carefully enter their personal details in the form and ensure that the information submitted can be verified through the required documentation.

Importance of Accurate Electoral Rolls

An updated electoral roll is an essential part of the election process. It provides the official record of eligible voters and helps election authorities conduct elections in accordance with established procedures.

Regular revision and updating of electoral rolls can help identify eligible citizens who need to be added while also allowing authorities to address changes in electoral records according to the law.

For individual citizens, being aware of their electoral-roll status is therefore important. People who are eligible to register but do not find their names in the current list can use the prescribed application process to seek inclusion.

The latest change in Form-6 requirements does not alter the underlying eligibility rules. Instead, it removes a specific additional declaration that applicants were required to provide in connection with older electoral-roll and family information.

Citizens Advised to Follow Official Procedure

Residents of Boudh seeking inclusion in the electoral roll should rely on the official instructions issued by the Election Commission and the District Election Office.

Applicants should submit Form-6 through the prescribed process and provide the information and supporting documents required under the applicable rules. They should also understand that election officials will verify the application before making a final decision.

The change is therefore best understood as a procedural simplification rather than a relaxation of the eligibility conditions for voter registration.

With the SIR-2026 process completed in Boudh, eligible citizens whose names are missing from the current electoral roll now have an opportunity to apply for inclusion without the additional declaration concerning the 2002 electoral roll or the names of their parents or grandparents.

The District Election Office has urged eligible residents to complete the registration process through the prescribed channel so that their applications can be considered in accordance with the applicable electoral rules.