What Happens If You Don’t Submit the SIR Form? Know the Complete Guide from Filling to Submission

SIR Form: Several questions have arisen among voters regarding the SIR (Summary Information Return) form. Many are concerned about why this form needs to be filled, the consequences of not submitting it, or how to fill it out correctly. In this report, we have tried to answer all your common questions about the SIR form so that you can easily understand the entire process.

What Happens If You Don’t Submit the Form?

The first question on many people’s minds is whether there will be any problem if they don’t submit the form after receiving it. The answer is yes, it can lead to problems. If you have received the form, you must submit it. Failure to submit the form will result in your name not being included in the Draft Roll. Consequently, you may face various issues in the future, and a notice might even be sent to your home address. Therefore, once you receive the form, fill it out responsibly and submit it.

Correct Rules for Filling the Form

Filling the form accurately is crucial, as even minor mistakes can cause issues. Below are some important guidelines for filling out the form:

• Language: Since the form is provided in Bengali, you can fill it out in Bengali. However, if someone wishes to fill it in English, all letters must be written in Capital Letters.
• Ink: You can use a blue or black ink ballpoint pen to fill out the form.
• Writing Digits: This is a very important point. Even if you are filling the form in Bengali, all numbers or digits (such as Aadhaar number, phone number, etc.) must be written in English (1, 2, 3). It is requested not to use Bengali numerals (১, ২, ৩). However, you can write your name, your father’s name, or the name of your assembly constituency in Bengali.

Submission Deadline and Procedure

There is no need to rush to submit the form immediately after receiving it. You will have approximately one month to submit it. However, it is wise not to wait until the last day.

Some useful tips:

• Make a photocopy (Xerox) of the form as soon as you receive it.
• First, practice by filling out all the information on the photocopy.
• Once you are sure that all the information is correct, fill out the original form.
• Your local BLO (Booth Level Officer) will inform you when they will come to collect the form. If needed, you can contact them by phone to confirm the details.

What to Do in Case of Deceased or New Voters?

Deceased Voter: If a relative of yours has recently passed away and a form arrives in their name, there is no need to worry. BLOs have been trained on this matter. Forms in the name of deceased voters will not be delivered to their homes. These forms will remain with the BLO, who will submit them to the appropriate department through the proper procedure.

New Voter: The process for issuing new voter cards is ongoing for those who have recently turned 18. They can fill out a separate form to register as new voters.

Issues Related to the 2002 Voter List

If your name or the names of your parents or grandparents are not on the 2002 voter list, but a form has been issued in your name, you must fill it out and submit it. In this case, you do not need to fill the columns at the bottom of the form related to the 2002 list; you should leave them blank. After submitting the form, your name will be included in the draft roll. Subsequently, a notice will be sent to your address, and you will be required to show cause as to why your or your family’s name was not on the 2002 list. Submitting any one of the 11 specified documents will resolve the issue.