Electoral Roll

An electoral roll is a list that is released by the election commission which includes the names of all the registered voters of the particular region to which it belongs. The importance of the electoral roll cannot be understated as it fulfils many important objectives such as identifying electoral fraud as an electoral roll allows the responsible authorities to verify the details of a voter. It also helps streamline the voting process on the day of polling. An electoral roll also ensures that a person cannot vote twice.

Usually, electoral rolls are kept in paper form but recently the Election Commission of India (ECI) adopted electoral rolls in the electronic form. The electronic electoral roll uses biometric technology.

What is Part Number in an electoral roll?

The part number in the electoral rol(Voter slip) tells the code of the constituency from which the voter ID holder has enrolled his or her name in the electoral roll. The Part Number is essential when a person applies for a voter ID or wants to make changes in it.

How to find Serial Number in Electoral Roll?

The Serial Number in an electoral roll is a unique number that is provided to the holder of the voter ID. Like the part number, the serial number also helps a person make changes to the details in his or her voter ID.

Eligibility requirements to enrol in Electoral Roll

Any person who is a citizen of India and is above 18 years of age is eligible to be enrolled in the electoral roll unless he or she is disqualified due to some reason. A person is eligible to be enrolled only from a single constituency during an election.

How to search for a name in electoral roll?

There are two different ways in which a person can search for voter information in the electoral roll.

1. Search by entering the details: A person can search for voter information by entering the following details on the Election Commission of India website.
   • Name of the person
   • Name of the person’s father
   • The gender of the person
   • Age of the person
   • Date of Birth of the person
   • State in which the person has enrolled himself or herself to vote
   • District in which the person has enrolled himself or herself to vote
   • The constituency in which the person has enrolled himself or herself to vote

   By entering the EPIC number: A person can also search for voter information by entering the voter Id number. It is unique to each person. The next detail to be entered is the name of the state and the code that is displayed.

Deletions and Corrections in the Voter slip

To perform any deletion or correction in the voter slip(electoral roll), Form 7 has to be submitted by the person on the NVSP website. The person has to enter the following details to complete the process:

• The state in which the person is enrolled in the electoral roll to vote.
• The constituency in which the person is enrolled in the electoral roll to vote.
• The name of the applicant.
• The surname of the applicant.
• The part number of the voter ID of the applicant.
• The serial number of the voter ID of the applicant.
• The elector’s photo identity card number.
• The mobile number of the applicant.
• The email ID of the applicant.
• The reason for objection or deletion of a particular detail in the electoral roll.
• The declaration to be signed which mentions that the applicant is in full knowledge of the process.
• The captcha code to be entered.

FAQs on the electoral roll

1. What are the grounds on which a person can be disqualified as a voter?

   A person can be disqualified as a voter if he or she has an unsound mind or has been involved in corrupt practices that are related to elections.

2. What is the date on which the age qualification parameter comes into operation?

   The first day in the month of January on which the election commission prepares the electoral roll is the date on which the age qualification parameter of the minimum age of 18 years comes into operation.

3. What are the different documents that can be accepted as address residence by the election commission for enrolling a person as a registered voter?

   The different documents that can be accepted as address residence by the election commission for enrolling a person as a registered voter:

   • Passport
   • Bank passbook
   • Driving licence
   • Any government document
4. Can a person who is not a citizen of India become a registered voter?

   No, any person who is not a registered voter in India cannot become a registered voter.

5. Can a person who is an NRI become a registered voter?

   Yes, an NRI can become a registered voter as per the laws of the Election Commission.

6. Can a person be enrolled in more than one constituency?

   No, a person in India cannot be enrolled in more than one constituency.