How to Use the Electoral Roll to Find Voter Details
An electoral roll is a list that is released by the election commission which includes the names of all the registered voters of the particular region to which it belongs. The importance of the electoral roll cannot be understated as it fulfils many important objectives such as identifying electoral fraud as an electoral roll allows the responsible authorities to verify the details of a voter. It also helps streamline the voting process on the day of polling. An electoral roll also ensures that a person cannot vote twice.
Usually, electoral rolls are kept in paper form but recently the Election Commission of India (ECI) adopted electoral rolls in the electronic form. The electronic electoral roll uses biometric technology.
What is Part Number in an electoral roll?
The part number in the electoral rol(Voter slip) tells the code of the constituency from which the voter ID holder has enrolled his or her name in the electoral roll. The Part Number is essential when a person applies for a voter ID or wants to make changes in it.
How to find Serial Number in Electoral Roll?
The Serial Number in an electoral roll is a unique number that is provided to the holder of the voter ID. Like the part number, the serial number also helps a person make changes to the details in his or her voter ID.
Eligibility requirements to enrol in Electoral Roll
Any person who is a citizen of India and is above 18 years of age is eligible to be enrolled in the electoral roll unless he or she is disqualified due to some reason. A person is eligible to be enrolled only from a single constituency during an election.'
How to search for a name in electoral roll?
There are two different ways in which a person can search for voter information in the electoral roll.
- Search by entering the details: A person can search for voter information by entering the following details on the Election Commission of India website.By entering the EPIC number: A person can also search for voter information by entering the voter Id number. It is unique to each person. The next detail to be entered is the name of the state and the code that is displayed.
- Name of the person
- Name of the person's father
- The gender of the person
- Age of the person
- Date of Birth of the person
- State in which the person has enrolled himself or herself to vote
- District in which the person has enrolled himself or herself to vote
- The constituency in which the person has enrolled himself or herself to vote
Deletions and Corrections in the Voter slip:
To perform any deletion or correction in the voter slip(electoral roll), Form 7 has to be submitted by the person on the NVSP website. The person has to enter the following details to complete the process:
- The state in which the person is enrolled in the electoral roll to vote.
- The constituency in which the person is enrolled in the electoral roll to vote.
- The name of the applicant.
- The surname of the applicant.
- The part number of the voter ID of the applicant.
- The serial number of the voter ID of the applicant.
- The elector's photo identity card number.
- The mobile number of the applicant.
- The email ID of the applicant.
- The reason for objection or deletion of a particular detail in the electoral roll.
- The declaration to be signed which mentions that the applicant is in full knowledge of the process.
- The captcha code to be entered.
FAQs on the electoral roll
- Was 18 the minimum voting age in India from the beginning?
No, earlier, a voter had to be 21 years old to be eligible to vote. The minimum age to vote was lowered to 18 years under the 61st Amendment Act of 1988 of the Constitution coupled with Act 21 of 1989 modifying the Representation of the People Act, 1950. On 28 March, 1989, this became law.
- Can I cast a vote in my home village if I work and live in Mumbai?
Yes, you can cast your vote in your home village even if you work and live in Mumbai. The only condition you must fulfill is that you must not be a registered voter in any other constituency.
- How can I correct the name on my voter ID card if it has been misspelt?
You will have to fill in and submit Form 8 in case your name has been misspelt and submit it to the electoral officer in your constituent assembly
- What form should I submit for the transposition of entry in electoral roll?
You will have to submit Form 8A for the transposition of entry in electoral roll.
- Can an NRI become a voter in India?
Yes, an NRI can become a voter in India.
- How often is the electoral roll updated?
The electoral roll is updated every quarter.
- Is electoral roll mandatory?
Yes, electoral roll is mandatory in India.
- Who could qualify as an elector?
Any Indian citizen who is aged 18 years and above and has a valid voter ID card can qualify as an electoral
- What is the purpose of the electoral roll?
The electoral roll is a list which compiles the name of the electoral eligible to cast their votes. This ensures that there is no voting fraud committed and voting is not done multiple times.
- Why do I have to register on the electoral roll?
It is important to register on the electoral roll so that your name can be shown on the voter list and you can exercise your right to vote in a flawless manner.
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