In-charge Collector G. Vidyadhari Orders Completion of SIR Electoral Roll Notices by Aug 31 — CEO Reviews Forms 6‑8

Overview The SIR of electoral rolls in the district must be finished by 31 August 2026 , according to the in‑charge Collector G. Vidyadhari . The notice‑issuing exercise is part of the broader effort to keep the electoral rolls accurate ahead of upcoming polls. Key Developments Out of 2,29,931 notices to be issued, 2,22,243 have been generated. Only 11,012 notices have been physically delivered so far. The Collector directed officials to finish the remaining work before month‑end and to prioritize direct delivery wherever possible. Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav reviewed election‑related preparations via video conference from the CEO’s office in Amaravati. The CEO asked officials to set daily targets for disposing of Forms 6, 7 and 8 received under claims and objections, and to avoid pendency by reviewing constituency‑wise pending forms. Important Facts Notice generation is at 96.5% of the target, but delivery is only about 5% of the total. The deadline aligns with the Election Commission’s schedule for finalising rolls before the next state elections. Direct delivery of notices reduces reliance on postal services and speeds up grievance redressal. UPSC Relevance Understanding the mechanics of electoral roll revision is essential for GS‑2 (Polity) as it reflects the administrative machinery that ensures free and fair elections. The roles of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="District Collector – the chief administrative and revenue officer of a district, responsible for implementing government policies, maintaining law and order