Overview
- Andhra Pradesh reported roughly 4.10 lakh unprocessed Form 6, 7 and 8 applications at the close of its claims window, with about 2.52 lakh Form 6 (new registration) files still pending and several districts showing concentrated backlogs.
- Local officials logged thousands of outstanding hearings and photo checks in Andhra Pradesh, including about 3.92 lakh notices awaiting hearings and high pendency in photo verification at both Booth Level Officers and Electoral Registration Officers.
- Pune district recorded 21,555 SIR applications during its claims period, including 12,472 Form 6, and set a wider processing window that keeps claims open through late October with a final roll date in early November.
- The Special Intensive Revision process relies on BLOs and EROs to verify photos and hold hearings, and delays at these steps are the main cause of the current backlogs and the risk that eligible voters will be excluded from final lists.
- If backlogs persist, the Election Commission can reissue deadlines or extend processing windows; voters should check draft rolls and use Form 6 to apply for inclusion or Forms 7 and 8 to raise objections or request corrections.