Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has entered the crucial second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the draft voter list scheduled to be published in Telangana on August 17, 2026. Voters whose names do not appear in the draft roll will have opportunities to submit claims, provide supporting documents and, where required, register afresh.
The latest information on the SIR process makes it clear that voters who could not complete the recently concluded enumeration process will not automatically lose their right to vote. Several categories of voters may find their names missing from the draft roll, including those who could not establish the required linkage with the previous SIR conducted in 2002 or those who did not submit their enumeration forms.
What happens after the draft voter list is published?
Once the draft electoral roll is released on August 17, voters can check whether their names have been included. Those whose names are missing will be able to approach the election authorities through the claims and objections process.
The claims and objections period in Telangana will run from August 17 to September 16, 2026. During this period, eligible individuals can take steps to establish their eligibility or seek inclusion in the electoral roll.
Four situations where voters may get another opportunity
The information outlines several situations in which a person’s name could be absent from the draft roll and explains the remedies available.
1. Enumeration form submitted but previous SIR linkage not established
Voters born in India on or before July 1, 1987 who submitted their enumeration forms but could not provide details establishing their linkage with the previous SIR may still find their names in the draft roll.
However, such voters may subsequently receive a notice asking them to establish their identity and eligibility by providing documents relating to their date of birth and place of birth. The information states that voters in this category may be required to submit one of the prescribed documents from the list of 12 accepted proofs.
2. Enumeration form taken by BLO but not returned
Another category covers voters who approached the Booth Level Officer (BLO) and obtained an enumeration form but failed to submit it back.
If their names are consequently missing from the draft roll, they will have an opportunity to register afresh by submitting Form 6 along with the required supporting documents.
The registration process for this category is scheduled to run from August 17 to September 16. Applications can be submitted online or physically through the respective BLOs, according to the information published.
3. Voters born after July 1, 1987 who did not submit enumeration forms
Voters born after July 1, 1987 who did not submit enumeration forms may also find their names missing from the draft electoral roll.
In such cases, the voter will have to initiate the registration process afresh by submitting Form 6 along with the required supporting documents.
4. People who turned 18 but were never registered
People who have attained the age of 18 but have never been registered as voters can also apply for inclusion in the electoral roll.
They will need to submit Form 6 along with the prescribed supporting documents as part of the voter registration process.
Documents may be required in certain cases
The supporting documents required will depend on the voter’s circumstances. According to the information provided, voters born between July 1, 1987 and December 2, 2004 may be required to submit documents establishing their date and place of birth, along with proof relating to either parent.
For voters born after December 2, 2004, documentary evidence relating to both parents may be required. Where either parent is not an Indian citizen, the concerned voter may also be required to submit the parent’s passport and visa documents.
Important SIR dates in Telangana
- Draft electoral roll: August 17, 2026
- Claims and objections: August 17 to September 16, 2026
- Notice/disposal of claims and objections: August 17 to October 15, 2026
- Final electoral roll: October 19, 2026
What voters should do
Voters are advised to check their names in the draft electoral roll once it is published on August 17. Those who find their names missing should not assume that they have permanently lost their voting rights.
Depending on the reason for exclusion, voters may be able to respond to an ECI notice, submit the required documents, file a claim or register afresh through Form 6. Keeping relevant identity, birth and parent-related documents ready can help eligible voters complete the process within the prescribed timelines.
The SIR process is therefore entering a significant stage in Telangana, with the publication of the draft roll set to determine which voters need to take further action before the final electoral roll is published on October 19, 2026.
