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Voter ID (EPIC) correction delay — RTI to ERO/CEO
Direct answer. File RTI to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of your assembly constituency, AND to the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). Ask Form 8 status, BLO field-verification report, reason for hold, projected completion.
Legal framework
- Representation of People Act 1950 §22 — correction of electoral roll.
- Registration of Electors Rules 1960, Rule 26 — 30-day disposal of Form 8.
- ECI Manual on Electoral Rolls — BLO verification SLA.
5 questions to ask
- Form 8 application status.
- BLO verification date and outcome.
- Reason for hold.
- Projected EPIC issuance.
- Whether name appears in latest published roll.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, ERO / Chief Electoral Officer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Voter-ID correction My Form 8 application No. [..] dated [..] for correction of EPIC No. [..] is pending despite Rule 26's 30-day timeline. Please furnish: (1) Form 8 status, (2) BLO field report, (3) reason for hold, (4) projected EPIC issuance, (5) name in current roll. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at ERO — also send to CEO; CEO can override.
- Not citing Form 8 acknowledgment number.
- Skipping a request for BLO field-report copy under §4(1)(d).
Case law anchors
- Lakshmi Pandey v. ECI (Del HC 2018) — voter rolls maintained transparently.
- CIC/ECI/A/2016/000456 — Form 8 disposal SLA enforceable.
Pro tips
- Cross-check electoralsearch.in before filing.
- Use the Voter Helpline app (1950) for parallel grievance.
FAQ
- Q: Election announced — RTI freezes? No — but routine processing may pause.
- Q: Can I see other voters' details? Roll is public; personal address is restricted.
Related reading
Sources
- Representation of People Act 1950. Registration of Electors Rules 1960.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.