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Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi Declares Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Illegal
24 September 2026
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Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi has criticized the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it illegal and demanding its immediate reversal. This statement was made during the launch of the book 'The Delimitation Debate: The Union and its Units', where experts discussed concerns regarding federalism and representation.
Key Highlights
- Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi asserted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls lacks legal backing and must be reversed.
- Opposition leaders at the book launch event claimed that delimitation and SIR processes are interlinked and strategically planned to favor the ruling party.
- Concerns were raised regarding the timing of the potential introduction of the Delimitation Bill during the upcoming festive period.
- Legal scrutiny, including observations from the Supreme Court, has questioned the mechanical issuance of SIR notices.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Law and Justice / Election Commission of India
Key Bodies
Election Commission of India (ECI), Supreme Court of India
Constitutional & Legal Context
Matters related to the preparation and revision of electoral rolls fall under the purview of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the superintendence, direction, and control of elections vested in the Election Commission under Article 324 of the Constitution.
Static GK Connection
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Election Commission of India to superintend, direct, and control elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.