The Supreme Court of India has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to issue a supplementary revised electoral roll to include voters whose appeals against the deletion of their names are allowed by the Appellate Tribunals before a specified cut-off date. The order pertains to the ongoing process for the West Bengal State Industrial Register (SIR) and aims to ensure eligible voters are not disenfranchised.
According to the court's directive, the ECI must incorporate individuals into the voter list if their appeals are decided in their favor before the final deadline of April 27, 2026. This intervention follows concerns raised about the exclusion of names from the electoral rolls during the revision process.
The Supreme Court's order mandates a transparent and swift update to the rolls, requiring the ECI to publish the supplementary list promptly after the tribunal decisions. This measure is intended to uphold the constitutional right to vote for all eligible citizens involved in the SIR process.
