Source: TH
Why in News?
Form 7 has become controversial during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls following allegations of bulk and fraudulent deletion requests targeting eligible voters.
What is Form 7?
Form 7 is a statutory form used to object to the inclusion of a name in the electoral roll.
It can be used to:
- Seek deletion of one’s own name.
- Object to another person’s inclusion on grounds such as:
- Death
- Duplication
- Shifting of residence
- Ineligibility due to age or citizenship
- Misrepresentation
Legal Basis
- Governed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- Prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, framed under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
- As per Section 13(2), objections must be filed by a person whose name is already included in the electoral roll.
- Booth Level Agents (BLAs) are also authorised to file objections.
Aim of Form 7
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of electoral rolls.
- Remove ineligible, duplicate, shifted, or deceased voters.
- Ensure free and fair elections by preventing electoral fraud.
