Palghar Publishes Draft Electoral Roll Under SIR

The draft electoral roll for Maharashtra was published on August 31, 2026, as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being undertaken under the directions of the Election Commission of India.

Palghar District Collector and District Election Officer Dr Indu Rani Jakhar has appealed to every eligible voter in the district to carefully verify their name and details in the draft electoral roll.

Eligible voters whose names are missing from the draft roll need not panic, as claims and objections can be filed between August 31 and September 30, 2026. The hearing and disposal of claims and objections will be completed by October 29, following which the final electoral roll will be published on November 4, 2026.

Voters have been advised to verify not only whether their name appears in the draft roll but also whether their details are accurate, including correct spelling of the voter’s name, father’s or spouse’s name, age or date of birth and gender, photograph and residential address, EPIC (Voter ID) number, and assigned polling station.

Families have been particularly urged to check the names of senior citizens, members staying away from home for education or employment, migrants, and those whose Enumeration Forms were not submitted or whose verification could not be completed during the SIR process.

New voters, as well as eligible voters whose names are missing from the draft roll, can submit a claim through Form 6, along with the required documents and declaration. For corrections relating to name, address, age or date of birth, photograph or other electoral details, voters can submit an application through Form 8.

Voters whose names appeared in earlier electoral rolls but were categorised during the SIR process as Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate (ASDD), as well as those whose verification could not be completed, have been specifically advised to check the draft electoral roll and submit the prescribed forms and supporting documents within the stipulated deadline, if required.

The draft electoral roll and information relating to voter registration are available through the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra, the Election Commission of India’s Voters’ Service Portal, and the offices of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs). Voters can also approach their respective Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for information regarding the electoral roll.

This publication of the draft electoral roll is an important step in the electoral process, ensuring that all eligible voters are accounted for and have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. It is crucial for voters to verify their details and submit claims or corrections as needed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the final electoral roll.

In conclusion, the publication of the draft electoral roll in Palghar is a significant development in the electoral process, and voters are urged to take an active role in verifying their details and submitting claims or corrections as needed. This will help ensure that the final electoral roll is accurate and complete, and that all eligible voters can exercise their right to vote.