EC Changes SIR Hearing Rules: Relief for Many Voters, Home Hearings for Seniors

• Election Commission (EC) has changed rules for SIR (Summary Revision) hearings, bringing relief to many voters.
• Voters whose names were on the 2002 list but missing from the BLO app due to technical issues will no longer be called for hearings.
• Notices issued for such hearings must now be retained by Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs).
• The EC has directed District Magistrates and District Election Officers regarding these changes.
• For voters aged 85 years and above, hearings will now be conducted at their homes to reduce harassment.

Why It Matters: EC streamlines voter verification, offering relief to 2002 list voters and home hearings for seniors.