The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Assam, has released new instructions to streamline enrolment for voters who have permanently shifted residence but were unable to regularise their names during the recent Special Revision of 2026. The move comes in response to concerns over wrongful deletions and the need to ensure that all eligible electors are correctly listed.
According to an official order dated February 5, individuals whose names were deleted on grounds of permanent shifting between December 27, 2025, and February 4, 2026, may now apply for inclusion through Form 6 after the publication of the final electoral roll. The CEO clarified that since only one form can be processed during a revision cycle, many voters could not submit relocation requests earlier. Such applicants may also appeal under Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, to the District Election Officer.
The Election Commission has directed that all Form 6 applications filed after February 10 undergo additional scrutiny to prevent wrongful inclusion. The guidelines specifically cover voters who were previously enrolled but have shifted residence, those deleted during the last claims and objections period, and individuals unable to file Form 8 because a Form 7 objection was already pending against their names.
Application Process
Applicants must submit Form 6 either offline or via the online portal (voters.eci.gov.in), along with their Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and standard documents required for enrolment. During hearings conducted by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), applicants will need to provide details of their previous enrolment, including constituency, EPIC number, and polling station. Aadhaar or other valid identification is also required.
Verification Procedure
The guidelines introduce a two‑district verification system. The Receiving District (where the applicant currently resides) will forward details to the Verifying District (where the applicant was previously enrolled). Officials in the Verifying District must cross‑check records using the “Processed Forms Tracking” module, capture screenshots of results, and share evidence with the Receiving District.
Final Disposal
The Receiving District will review all documents and verification inputs before deciding on the application. The CEO emphasised that proof of ordinary residence remains mandatory, and the extra scrutiny is meant to strengthen — not replace — existing eligibility checks.
Officials said the measures are intended to balance inclusivity with integrity, ensuring that genuinely shifted voters are enrolled while preventing ineligible names from entering the rolls.
