Sri Vijaya Puram | February 23, 2026
With the publication of the Final Electoral Roll on February 21, 2026, by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), electors across the Union Territory have been advised to verify their names in the updated list, which now reflects a total electorate of 2,58,040.
If an eligible person does not find his or her name in the final electoral roll, a fresh application for inclusion (Form 6) can still be submitted during the period of continuous updation, subject to the cut‑off periods prescribed by the Election Commission.
Citizens who have already attained 18 years of age as on January 1, 2026 but could not apply during the SIR period are eligible to submit applications for inclusion. Additionally, prospective electors who will turn 18 years on April 1, 2026, July 1, 2026 or October 1, 2026 are also entitled to apply in advance.
Applications may be filed online through the Election Commission of India’s official portal https://voters.eci.gov.in or via the ECINET mobile application. Alternatively, electors may approach their concerned Booth Level Officer (BLO) for offline submission of forms.
For inclusion of name in the electoral roll, Form-6 must be submitted. Requests for correction of particulars such as name, age, gender or address should be made through Form-8, while Form-7 is to be filed for deletion of names in cases such as shifting, duplication or death. Authorities have urged electors to carefully verify their details and submit appropriate forms wherever necessary.
The law also provides an appellate mechanism in cases where an application is rejected or any order is passed by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). Under Section 24(a) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, any person aggrieved by a decision of the ERO may file an appeal before the designated Appellate Authority, which may be the District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate, Executive Magistrate, District Collector or any equivalent authority notified for the purpose. In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the District Magistrate has been designated as the Appellate Authority. The appeal must be filed within the prescribed time limit and in the manner laid down under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
Before deciding the appeal, the Appellate Authority may call for records, issue notice to the concerned parties and provide an opportunity of being heard. The authority may then confirm, modify or reverse the decision of the ERO.
If the appellant remains dissatisfied with the order of the District Magistrate, a second appeal under Section 24(b) may be preferred before the Chief Electoral Officer of the Union Territory. The decision at this stage is final at the administrative level, subject to any judicial remedy available under law.
For assistance, electors may contact their respective Booth Level Officer or call the Voter Helpline Number 1950.
