Supreme Court Directs States Not To Obstruct Voter Roll Revision
The Supreme Court said states must not create obstacles in completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stressing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the voter list verification process.
Supreme Court On Electoral Roll Revision
A bench led by Justice Surya Kant observed that the revision exercise is a statutory process aimed at ensuring accuracy in electoral records. The court stated that administrative or political interference should not delay or obstruct the verification work being carried out by authorities.
The remarks came during hearings related to concerns raised over implementation of the revision process in certain regions.
Directions To States And Authorities
The court directed state administrations to extend full cooperation to officials conducting the verification exercise. Authorities were told to provide logistical support and ensure smooth completion of field-level checks required for updating voter data.
The bench emphasised that the process must proceed strictly under existing legal provisions governing electoral administration.
Implications For Election Administration
The revision is intended to identify duplicates, remove ineligible entries and update voter information ahead of future elections. The court indicated that uninterrupted completion of the exercise is necessary for maintaining electoral transparency.
The order reinforces the responsibility of governments and agencies to facilitate statutory electoral procedures without disruption.
