The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Supreme Court on Saturday, November 14, 2026, that it is taking active measures to reinstate voters who were erroneously omitted from draft electoral rolls as 'absent, shifted, dead, or duplicate' (ASDD).
In a supplementary affidavit, the ECI stated that directions were issued on November 6 to Chief Electoral Officers in States and Union Territories conducting Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Eligible voters can now submit a signed Enumeration Form (Annexure A) to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO). Those who did not shift residence may also provide an Annexure-B statement explaining why the form was not previously submitted. These documents can be delivered in person, via family members, or through the ECINET online portal using e-signs.
For voters who have shifted within the same state and were excluded from the draft roll, the ECI clarified that Form 8 is not required. Instead, these individuals can submit the Enumeration Form (Annexure A) along with an Annexure-C statement providing their new address and Assembly Constituency, supported by address proof. The commission also highlighted the availability of the 'Book a call with BLO' facility to assist voters.
Additionally, the poll body notified the court that booth-wise lists of excluded electors, including the probable reasons for their non-inclusion, will be displayed afresh. The ECI affirmed that the submitted Enumeration Forms will be processed by EROs to ensure eligible voters are included in the lists.
