The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal has issued a circular outlining important guidelines to be followed while filling the voter enumeration form, as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The CEO emphasised that this exercise is a crucial step toward making the electoral roll more accurate, preventing errors or duplications, and strengthening democracy in the state. Enumeration forms have been distributed to almost all electors whose names were included in the electoral roll as on October 28, 2025.
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The purpose of this initiative is to update and verify the electoral roll, ensuring that all eligible voters are correctly listed and that deceased, shifted, or duplicate entries are corrected. This helps prevent electoral fraud, makes the voting process more efficient, and guarantees that every eligible citizen can exercise their democratic right. The SIR exercise is also part of the Election Commission’s nationwide effort to digitise and modernise voter records.
All eligible voters are informed that the enumeration form, which carries a unique QR code, should be signed by the applicant personally, either with a full signature or thumb impression. In case of errors, the applicant may strike through the incorrect entry with a single line and fill in the correct details in the same row. For migrant workers or other individuals unable to sign the form themselves, any eligible family member listed in the electoral roll can sign on their behalf, clearly mentioning their full name and relationship to the applicant.
Two copies of the enumeration form must be filled: one signed copy will be collected by the Booth Level Officer (BLO), while the other duly acknowledged copy should be retained by the applicant or their family. BLOs will also take a photograph of the voter during home visits. Pasting a photograph is optional, and any size that fits the space provided may be used.
Applicants or signatories must ensure that all information is accurate, including details regarding deceased voters, those who have permanently shifted, or duplicate entries. Booth Level Agents (BLAs) submitting forms on behalf of applicants, up to 50 per day, are required to sign a declaration confirming that the information is true and that voters signed in their presence. Their contact details, address, part number, and serial number must also be mentioned. Providing false information is punishable under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, with imprisonment, fine, or both. Similarly, BLOs verifying incorrect information will face penalties under Section 32 of the same Act.
All enumeration forms are being digitised, and the collected information, including signatures and documents, will be securely stored for future verification, making it traceable in case of any false declarations.
Voters who have not received their enumeration form can call the toll-free number 1950, contact 033-2231-0850 during office hours, send a WhatsApp message to 9830078250, or email ceo-election-wb@nic.in, providing their name, Assembly Constituency, part number, and serial number. Citizens can also seek assistance from BLOs, Supervisors, AEROs, EROs, and District Election Officers for filling out the forms.
The CEO urged all citizens to actively participate in the enumeration exercise, emphasising that accurate information is essential to maintain the integrity of the electoral roll, prevent discrepancies, and safeguard the democratic rights of every voter in West Bengal. With this drive, the state aims to ensure that the electoral roll is fully updated, reliable, and transparent ahead of upcoming elections.
Off late, Bihar became the first state to implement the SIR exercise, successfully identifying and removing around 65 lakh fraudulent voter entries. The initiative demonstrated how meticulous enumeration can prevent electoral fraud and strengthen democracy. West Bengal now aims to replicate this success by ensuring that every eligible voter is accurately listed. Citizens are urged to carefully submit their forms and cooperate with BLOs to ensure a smooth process.
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