New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, clarified on Wednesday that voters whose names are missing from the draft electoral roll published during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can submit Form 6 for inclusion in the final roll without fear of prosecution for making a false declaration, even if they were enrolled earlier.

The clarification came a day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) said electors whose names are missing from the draft roll must seek fresh inclusion, irrespective of whether they were previously enrolled. The declaration in Form 6, a statutory form meant for first-time voter registration, has been in force since August 1, 2022, ECI said. Under the prescribed format, applicant...