Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Phek, Rhosietho Nguori has issued guidelines for citizens regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the district, particularly for electors who have been issued notices for being unmapped or having logical discrepancies.

According to the notification, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit the residences of such electors to collect the required documents and upload them on ECINet for consideration and decision by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO).

The administration clarified that such persons need not appear personally before the ERO/AERO for a hearing. In exceptional circumstances, as decided by the ERO/AERO, a hearing may be conducted preferably online through available and convenient communication modes.

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It further stated that an adult family member may be authorised by the elector to attend the hearing on their behalf, if required.

To facilitate participation in the SIR process, a helpdesk will also be established at the office of the Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Phek, particularly for people living in night shelters, labourers, economically vulnerable persons, homeless people and others requiring assistance.

The notification also clarified that the Declaration Form attached to Form 6 will be used only during the SIR phase. During the non-SIR period, applications will be processed using the prescribed forms under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.