SIR Phase 3 · Updated 2026-08-04
Maharashtra SIR — Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
महाराष्ट्र — विशेष संक्षिप्त पुनरीक्षण
Summary in Marathi (MR)
महाराष्ट्रात भारत निवडणूक आयोगातर्फे मतदार यादीचे विशेष संक्षिप्त पुनरीक्षण (SIR) सुरू आहे. पडताळणीसाठी बीएलओ घरोघरी भेट देत असून मतदार यादीतून नाव वगळण्यापूर्वी नोटीस देणे बंधनकारक आहे. अंतिम मतदार यादी २७ ऑक्टोबर २०२६ रोजी प्रसिद्ध केली जाईल.
Maharashtra SIR schedule — official ECI dates
| Timeline Stage | Scheduled Dates |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Preparation of Draft Roll | 20 June 2026 – 29 June 2026 |
| House-to-House Verification (BLO Visits) | 30 June 2026 – 17 August 2026 |
| Publication of Draft Electoral Roll | 24 August 2026 |
| Filing Claims & Objections Window | 24 August 2026 – 24 September 2026 |
| Disposal of Claims & Objections | By 12 October 2026 |
| Publication of Final Electoral Roll | 27 October 2026 |
Local Rules & Revision Highlights
- ECI granted a second schedule extension for Maharashtra on 4 August 2026: house-to-house BLO visits extended to 17 August 2026.
- The publication of the draft electoral roll has been pushed to 24 August 2026 to ensure maximum accuracy in high-migration areas.
- The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on 27 October 2026, just before the upcoming assembly polls.
- A voter's entry cannot be deleted without serving notice, providing a hearing, and issuing a written reasoned order by the ERO.
- Voter helpline 1950 is active for addressing localized complaints about BLO non-visitations.
Documents Accepted in Maharashtra
Voters in Maharashtra submitting Form 6 (to restore a dropped name or request new registration) can submit standard ECI proofs. If your name was already in the last intensive revision roll, no document is normally required. Linkage with a parent's existing voter record is highly encouraged to prove residency in local assembly segments.
For a comprehensive list of all accepted identity, age, and address proofs, visit our Accepted Documents Directory .
Maharashtra SIR — questions people ask
- What is the extended date for house-to-house verification in Maharashtra?
- The ECI has extended the house-to-house physical verification phase in Maharashtra until 17 August 2026.
- When will the Maharashtra final roll be published?
- The final revised electoral roll for Maharashtra will be published on 27 October 2026.
- Can my name be removed from the Maharashtra list without my knowledge?
- No. The Electoral Registration Officer must issue a formal notice, hold a hearing, and write a reasoned order before any deletion is allowed.
- Which form do I submit to make corrections in Maharashtra?
- Use Form 8 for any corrections, changes of address, or to mark a person as disabled in the Maharashtra rolls.
Official ECI & CEO Resources
Use the official links below to query your name in the electoral database, track your BLO name, or file claims online: