How to Add Deleted Name in Voter List West Bengal (SIR 2026

How to Add Deleted Name in Voter Card During SIR

📌 Introduction

If your name has been deleted from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, you can legally add it back before elections.

This process is managed by the Election Commission of India and follows a clear legal procedure.

👉 The key is to act quickly and correctly.

⚠️ Why Names Get Deleted During SIR

❌ Non-verification during BLO visit
❌ Duplicate entry removal
❌ Address change or migration
❌ Document mismatch
❌ Administrative errors

⚖️ Legal Right to Re-Add Your Name

Your inclusion in voter list is protected under:

Article 324 of the Constitution of India
Representation of the People Act, 1950

👉 You cannot be removed arbitrarily without due process.

📝 Step-by-Step Process to Add Deleted Name

🟢 Step 1: Check Your Name Status

Visit voter portal (NVSP)
Contact Booth Level Officer (BLO)
Confirm deletion

🟢 Step 2: Fill Form 6 (Inclusion Form)

👉 This is the most important step

Use Form 6 for:

New registration
Re-inclusion of deleted name

🟢 Step 3: Attach Required Documents

Submit:

Identity Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport)
Address Proof
Age Proof (if required)
Passport-size photo

👉 Ensure all details match perfectly.

🟢 Step 4: Submit Application

Submit to:

BLO (Booth Level Officer)
Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)

👉 Online or offline both options available.

🟢 Step 5: Verification Process

Authorities will:

Verify documents
Conduct house visit if needed

🟢 Step 6: Track Status

Use reference number
Check status online

🟢 Step 7: Name Restoration

Once approved:

Your name is added back
You can vote in upcoming elections

⚠️ Important Tips

✔ Apply immediately after deletion
✔ Keep documents clear and updated
✔ Respond to BLO verification
✔ Avoid spelling mismatch

⚖️ What If Your Application is Rejected?

You still have legal options:

✔️ File Appeal

Before election authorities

✔️ Approach Court

File writ petition in the Calcutta High Court

👉 Court can order re-inclusion and protect your rights.

🧠 When to Take Legal Help

Name deleted without notice
Repeated rejection
Elections are near
No response from authorities

📊 Timeline

Step	Time
Application	Immediate
Verification	7–15 days
Final Inclusion	2–4 weeks

❓ FAQ

Q1. Which form is used to re-add name?

👉 Form 6

Q2. Is it free?

👉 Yes

Q3. Can I apply online?

👉 Yes

Q4. Can I vote immediately?

👉 Only after approval

Q5. Can court help?

👉 Yes, High Court can intervene

🧾 Conclusion

Adding a deleted name back in the voter list during SIR in West Bengal is a simple but time-sensitive legal process.

👉 Follow the steps carefully, submit correct documents, and act fast.

Because:
No name in voter list = No right to vote

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How to Add Deleted Name in Voter Card During SIR in West Bengal (2026 Guide)