• Dr. K. BARATHIRAJA

Abstract Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a targeted mechanism undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to improve the accuracy, inclusiveness, and reliability of electoral rolls. It involves house-to-house verification, inclusion of new electors, deletion of ineligible entries, and correction of voter details. Tamil Nadu has been a significant case study due to its high literacy rate, urbanization, and active political participation, yet it faces unique challenges and outcomes during SIR. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the next phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry, ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. The process begins on November 4, 2025, covering over 51 crore voters, with the final roll to be released on February 7, 2026. Voters must prove eligibility using one of 13 documents, including the Aadhaar card, a provision introduced after procedural reforms during the Bihar SIR. States like Tamil Nadu and Kerala have sought clarifications, citing concerns over large-scale voter verification. Meanwhile, Assam has been excluded due to the ongoing NRC exercise, making this one of India’s largest voter verification drives since 2002. This paper tries to analyse why the Tamil Nadu government not accepting the SIR.

Key Words: Special Intensive Revision, Election Commission of India, impact, electoral rolls, mechanism and challenges

"Impact of Processing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in India: With Special Reference to Tamil Nadu", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no.b523-b530, December-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512168.pdf

"Impact of Processing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in India: With Special Reference to Tamil Nadu", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no. ppb523-b530, December-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512168.pdf