US, Nov. 5 -- The Election Commission has said that voters whose names are missing from the draft electoral rolls published after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can submit Form 6 to seek fresh inclusion in the final voters' list, even if they were registered electors previously. The Commission also made it clear that such voters cannot be prosecuted just for submitting the form despite their previous enrolment.

In a communication to the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all states and Union Territories this week, the poll body said it had received reports that some previously enrolled voters were hesitant to submit Form 6 because of the declaration required under the application.

The form requires applicants to declare that thei...