New Delhi, 30 October (H.S.): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in five states and the Union Territory of Delhi, providing additional time for filing claims and objections and their disposal.

The revised schedules were issued on October 29 following requests from the respective Chief Electoral Officers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Delhi.

In Andhra Pradesh, the notice phase and disposal of claims and objections will continue until November 20. The final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on November 30.

In Telangana, the notice phase and disposal of claims and objections have been extended until November 26. The final electoral roll will be published on November 30.

In Haryana, the notice phase and disposal of claims and objections will continue until November 20. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on November 30.

In Maharashtra, the deadline for filing claims and objections has been extended until November 13, while the period for issuing notices and disposing of claims and objections will continue until November 25. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on November 30.

In Nagaland, the notice phase and disposal of claims and objections will continue until November 25. The final electoral roll will be published on November 30.

In Delhi, the deadline for filing claims and objections has been extended from October 30 to November 25. The period for issuing notices and disposing of claims and objections will now continue until December 15. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on December 22.

The Commission has directed the officials concerned to publicise the revised schedules through available media and inform political parties in writing. Copies of the communications have also been sent to the respective Chief Secretaries.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar