Sri Vijaya Puram, October 25: The Chief Electoral Officer (i/c), A&N Islands, yesterday convened a meeting with representatives of recognised Political Parties to brief them on the programme schedule and guidelines for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Photo Electoral Rolls with reference to 01.01.2027 as the qualifying date.
The meeting was aimed at ensuring transparency, coordination and the smooth conduct of the revision process in accordance with the instructions of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
During the meeting, the CEO (i/c) apprised the representatives of the schedule, procedures and guidelines to be followed during SSR. The revision is being undertaken under Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, to facilitate the enrolment of all eligible citizens attaining the age of 18 years on or before 1st January, 2027. The facility of advance applications will also be available to prospective electors attaining the age of 18 years with reference to the subsequent qualifying dates of 1st April, 1st July and 1st October, 2027.
Schedule of Special Summary Revision (SSR)-2027
Rationalization/Rearrangement of Polling Stations: By 02.11.2026
Publication of Integrated draft electoral rolls: 12.11.2026
Period for filing claims & objections: 12.11.2026 to 11.12.2026
Disposal of claims and objections: By 28.12.2026
Final Publication of electoral rolls: 04.01.2027
The CEO (i/c) said that eligible citizens whose names are not included in the Electoral Rolls may apply for enrolment during the prescribed period. Claims for inclusion of names, objections to inclusion and applications for correction or change of particulars may be submitted in Forms 6, 7 and 8, as applicable, on or before 11.12.2026.
Applications and claims may be submitted to the concerned Designated Officers or Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at designated polling stations, sent by post to the Electoral Registration Officer/concerned Assistant Electoral Registration Officer, or submitted online through the ECINET App or the ECI Voters’ Service Portal at https://voters.eci.gov.in. Citizens may also contact the toll-free helpline 1950 for assistance.
The CEO (i/c) also requested all recognised Political Parties to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs) for every polling station, wherever not already appointed, to facilitate coordination with BLOs during the revision period.
Emphasising the importance of maintaining the integrity and accuracy of electoral rolls, the CEO (i/c) stated that all family members residing at the same door/flat number should be reflected in the same section and polling station, as applicable. Political Party representatives were requested to bring any instances of family members being split across different sections or polling stations to the notice of the election authorities for verification and necessary corrective action.
The CEO (i/c) appealed to all eligible citizens, particularly young and first-time voters, to verify their names in the Electoral Rolls and ensure their enrolment within the prescribed timeline. The representatives of Political Parties were also urged to actively create awareness among citizens aged 18 years and above, as well as other eligible persons whose names may have been left out, and to extend their cooperation in ensuring the inclusion of all eligible electors.
The CEO (i/c) reiterated that the active participation of citizens and the cooperation of Political Parties are essential for maintaining accurate and updated Electoral Rolls and strengthening the democratic process.
