SIR Final List: Meaning of Deleted and Under Adjudication in West Bengal Voter Roll

SIR Final List: The Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) list was published on February 28, 2026. While officially termed the ‘Final List’, the document has sparked confusion among citizens due to unexpected remarks beside many names. Specifically, terms like “Under Adjudication” or “Deleted” next to eligible voters’ names have created uncertainty regarding their voting rights in the upcoming elections. This report decodes these technical terms and outlines the necessary steps for rectification.

Decoding the Remarks in the Electoral Roll

If you find specific remarks next to your name in the downloaded list, it is crucial to understand the administrative logic behind them before panicking.

1. Under Adjudication:
This status indicates that your voter registration is currently “under judicial consideration.” It does not mean your name has been removed.

• Pending Verification: Even if your hearing is complete, the verification of documents by the judges or verifying officers might still be in progress.
• Scrutiny: Authorities may have flagged the entry for a more detailed 100% verification to ensure authenticity.
• Outlook: Citizens with this status should wait. Their confirmation depends on the completion of the verification process. If documents are in order, the name is likely to appear in the subsequent finalized list.

2. Deleted:
Seeing “Deleted” next to the name of a living, resident voter is alarming. This error often stems from technical or data management issues:

• Linking Failures: Incorrect linking of data with parents or ancestors in the database can trigger a deletion.
• Server Errors: During data entry by the Booth Level Officer (BLO), server glitches might result in “Data Not Found,” leading to erroneous deletion.
• Duplicate/Shifted: Legitimate deletions occur if duplicate voter cards are found or if the voter has permanently shifted residence.

3. Fresh Names (No Remarks):
Voters with no extra text beside their names are 100% confirmed. Their SIR process has been successfully completed without objections, and they are eligible to vote.

Immediate Steps for Rectification

If your name is affected, prompt action is required to ensure your inclusion in the final electoral roll:

• Contact Your BLO: Immediately reach out to your local Booth Level Officer (BLO). In cases of erroneous deletion, you might be advised to fill out and submit Form 6 again.
• Escalate to Government Offices: If the issue is not resolved at the BLO level, visit the Block Development Officer (BDO) or District Election Officer (DEO) for assistance.
• Patience for Adjudication: For those marked “Under Adjudication,” the only course of action is to wait, as the verification is directly under the purview of election officials.

How to Download the SIR Final List 2026?

To check your status personally, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official portal voters.gov.in.
2. Click on the ‘Download Electoral Roll’ option.
3. Select ‘West Bengal’ as the State and ‘2026’ as the Year of Revision.
4. Choose ‘SIR Final Roll 2026’ under the roll type.
5. Select your District, Assembly Constituency, and Language, then enter the Captcha to download the PDF.

It is important to view the current list as a “semi-final” version. Another conclusive list is expected to be published by March, prior to the elections, which will likely resolve the status of the names currently under adjudication.