Maharashtra SIR Deadline Extended: Key Dates and Complete Guide to Filing Enumeration Forms
The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for Maharashtra's Special Intensive Revision field-level enumeration to August 17. Consequently, the draft electoral roll will be published on August 24, with claims and objections accepted until September 23. The final electoral roll is scheduled for release on October 27.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set the final deadline for voters to submit their Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration forms in Maharashtra as August 17. The deadline extension accommodates field verification constraints and digitisation requirements across the state. The extensive administrative campaign requires eligible voters across urban and rural constituencies to update their data to ensure error-free electoral rolls.
Key Timelines for Maharashtra SIR 2026
- Form Submission Last Date: August 17.
- Draft Electoral Roll Publication: August 24.
- Filing Claims and Objections: August 24 to September 23.
- Publication of Final Electoral Roll: October 27. Maharashtra Records 87.79% Distribution, 60.44% Digitisation of Voter Forms Under SIR Campaign.
Activity Updated Date / Deadline House-to-House Visits (BLO) Extended until August 17 Draft Electoral Roll Publication August 24 Filing Claims and Objections August 24 to September 23 Disposal of Claims/Objections Until October 22 Final Electoral Roll Publication October 27
Step-by-Step Guide to Filling and Submitting the SIR Form
Voters can complete the SIR enumeration process either offline through designated booth officials or online via the official portal.
Method 1: Offline Submission via Booth Level Officers (BLO)
- Connect with your BLO: Find your assigned Booth Level Officer by visiting the official ECI voters portal (voters.eci.gov.in) using your EPIC (Voter ID) number, name, or mobile number.
- Receive or Request the Form: Obtain the physical Enumeration Form directly from your BLO during their door-to-door visits or request one during scheduled times.
- Fill Out Required Details: Complete the sections covering your existing electoral details, self-mapping or progeny-mapping (using previous historical rolls if applicable), date of birth, contact details, and identification numbers.
- Attach Supporting Documents: Enclose a self-attested copy of one of the prescribed identity or residency proofs (such as an Aadhaar card, passport, birth certificate, or qualifying government ID issued prior to July 1, 1987).
- Submit and Get Receipt: Hand over the signed form to your BLO and ensure you collect an official acknowledgement receipt.
Method 2: Online Submission
- Access the Portal: Log in to the official ECI voter service portal at voters.eci.gov.in.
- Verify Details: Ensure that the name on your EPIC matches your identity records and that your active mobile number is linked.
- Complete Form Fields: Fill out the digital SIR enumeration form by providing the necessary family lineage or self-mapping data and uploading scanned copies of valid supporting documents.
- Submit and Track: Submit the form online and save the reference tracking number generated by the portal. Maharashtra SIR Revision: How To File Your Enumeration Form Online via ECI Portal.
Background and Context
The Special Intensive Revision is a comprehensive administrative drive implemented to clear discrepancies, eliminate duplicate entries, account for migration patterns, and update demographic records. Failing to submit the enumeration form within the stipulated window risks the exclusion of voter credentials from the draft electoral roll, making timely compliance critical for all residents.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 06, 2026 04:52 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
