Chennai, Oct 17
The Election Commission of India has announced the Special Summary Revision of the photo electoral roll for 2027, with January 1, 2027, set as the qualifying date for the revision process.
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik announced that eligible citizens can apply to include their names in the electoral roll, correct existing details, seek deletion of entries or update their addresses from November 12 to December 11, 2026.
Applications can be submitted through Booth Level Officers, Electoral Registration Officers or Assistant Electoral Registration Officers. Voters can also apply online through the Election Commission’s Voters’ Service Portal at [https://voterportal.eci.gov.
Eligible Indian citizens turning 18 on January 1, April 1, July 1 or October 1, 2027, can seek inclusion in the electoral roll in accordance with the applicable provisions. The January 1 qualifying date will serve as the primary reference date for the 2027 revision.
The Election Commission has urged eligible citizens to check their electoral details and ensure that their names and personal information are correctly recorded. Applicants should select the appropriate form depending on whether they are seeking new registration, correction of details, deletion of an entry or an address change.
The application window will remain open until December 11, 2026. Citizens have been advised to complete the process within the stipulated period and verify their details through official Election Commission channels.