Meeting on Draft/Notice Period under Special Intensive Revision 2026 held in Pakyong ,#Sikkim.
Pakyong, July 06 (IPR): A meeting regarding the Special Intensive Revision (#SIR) 2026 of Electoral Rolls was chaired by District Collector, Pakyong, Ms Pari Bishnoi, at the District Administrative Centre, Pakyong, to brief election officials and representatives of recognised political parties on the procedures and instructions for the Draft/Notice Period, today.
The meeting was attended by Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Additional AEROs, Booth Level Officer (BLO) Supervisors from all five Assembly Constituencies of the district, officials of the Election Department, and representatives of the recognised political parties, Citizen Action Party (CAP) and Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).
During the meeting, the District Collector, Pakyong, Ms Pari Bishnoi emphasised that a free, fair and transparent electoral roll forms the foundation of the electoral process. She stated that the SIR 2026 is a significant nationwide exercise requiring the active participation of election officials and recognised political parties. She urged all stakeholders to discharge their responsibilities with seriousness, given the time-bound nature of the revision.
She informed that the first phase of the SIR had been completed and the draft electoral roll had been published. She also highlighted the availability of the draft electoral roll and outlined the schedule for claims, objections and hearings leading to the publication of the final electoral roll.
Further, she informed that 6,472 electors across Pakyong District had not submitted their Enumeration Forms and, consequently, their names were not included in the draft electoral roll. She stated that Assembly Constituency-wise details of such cases had been compiled, comprising 1,513 cases in West Pendam, 874 in Rhenock, 1,498 in Chujachen, 925 in Gnathang-Machong, and 1,662 in Namcheybung. She added that these were untraceable cases where the Enumeration Forms could not be collected for various reasons.
The District Collector emphasised the importance of disseminating accurate information regarding the SIR to prevent the spread of misinformation and unnecessary apprehension among the public. She stated that although a large number of notices for various reasons would be issued, these should not be construed as removal of names from the electoral roll. She clarified that no elector's name would be deleted without due verification and adherence to the prescribed legal procedure, including hearings wherever required.
She further stated that during the claims and objections period, the responsibility of establishing eligibility for inclusion rests with the claimant, while any person filing an objection must substantiate it with supporting evidence.
Further, the District Collector directed the EROs to conduct the hearing process with due diligence and in strict accordance with the prescribed procedures. She emphasised that each case should be examined on its merits, taking into consideration all relevant supporting documents and instructed the EROs to seek necessary clarification wherever ambiguity arose before passing orders. She added that all hearings would be supported by documentary evidence and verification wherever necessary, and would be video recorded to ensure transparency and proper documentation.
During the meeting, Additional District Collector, Pakyong, Mr Pulkit, informed that the claims and objections period would remain open until 4 August 2026. Eligible electors whose names were omitted from the draft electoral roll could apply for inclusion by submitting Form 6 through the Booth Level Officer or the designated online platform, along with the required documents. Applications would be scrutinised by the ERO, and hearings conducted wherever necessary.
He stated that notices would be issued to electors whose records could not be linked with the 2002 electoral roll or where discrepancies had been identified. Such electors would be required to appear before the ERO, AERO or Additional AERO with the prescribed documents. Aggrieved applicants could appeal before the District Election Officer and, if required, the Chief Electoral Officer.
He added that the final electoral roll would be published after the disposal of all claims and objections. He also informed that five new polling stations had been created in the district as part of the rationalisation exercise, with BLOs appointed accordingly.
ADC Pakyong further stated that public notices would be displayed at Gram Panchayat Unit offices and Block Administrative Centres to create awareness. He urged political parties to disseminate the ASDD list among the public and directed EROs to hold regular meetings with recognised political parties and ensure timely communication of all notices and updates for the smooth implementation of the Special Intensive Revision 2026.
An open discussion was held during the meeting, during which queries raised by election officials and representatives of recognised political parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision 2026 were addressed by the District Collector and officials of the Election Department.
During the meeting, Assembly Constituency-wise ASDD lists were handed over to representatives of the political parties.
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