Aadhaar, PAN Card Or Passport? Which Documents Are Needed For SIR — Check Full List
The Election Commission of India has announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and union territories. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar clarified that Aadhaar has a limited role in the process and cannot be considered proof of date of birth, domicile, or citizenship, though it can be used as an identity document.
“...The voter lists in all states undergoing SIR will be frozen at 12 am tonight. BLOs will distribute Unique Enumeration Forms to all voters on these lists. These forms will contain all relevant details drawn from the current voter registers,” Kumar said.
Indicative List of Documents for SIR
The Election Commission has released a list of documents that can be used under the SIR process. This list is indicative and not exhaustive:
Aadhaar Not Proof of Citizenship or Domicile
Gyanesh Kumar reiterated that Aadhaar is limited to identity verification. “The indicative list of documents, 11 in number with Aadhaar included as the 12th for identity, has been prepared after discussion with almost all CEOs. Still, when a hearing happens and citizenship has to be proven by someone, if they submit another document, ERO will deliberate on it. But the indicative list of documents will remain largely the same,” he said.
Referring to Supreme Court directions, Kumar said, “As far as the Aadhaar card is concerned, the Supreme Court has said that Aadhaar is to be used as per the Aadhaar Act. Section 9 of the Act states that Aadhaar will not serve as proof of domicile or citizenship. The Supreme Court has ruled that Aadhaar is also not proof of date of birth.”
He added, “Even today, a new Aadhaar card mentions that it is neither proof of date of birth nor domicile or citizenship. Aadhaar is proof of identity and can also be used for e-signing.”
No New Documents Required in Certain Cases
Kumar clarified that citizens whose names are already on previous voter lists do not need to submit additional documents during the SIR process.
“Once BLOs begin distributing forms to existing electors, individuals can check whether their names appear on the 2003 voter list. If they do, there is no need to submit any additional documents. Even if a person’s name is not on the list but their parents’ names appear, they still do not need to provide extra documentation. The voter list from the SIR conducted between 2002 and 2004 is available at voters.eci.gov.in, allowing citizens to verify and match entries themselves,” he said.
“...The voter lists in all states undergoing SIR will be frozen at 12 am tonight. BLOs will distribute Unique Enumeration Forms to all voters on these lists. These forms will contain all relevant details drawn from the current voter registers,” Kumar said.
Indicative List of Documents for SIR
The Election Commission has released a list of documents that can be used under the SIR process. This list is indicative and not exhaustive:
- Identity Card or Pension Payment Order issued to government employees or pensioners from any Central/State Government or PSU.
- Identity Card, Certificate, or Document issued in India by government, local authorities, banks, post offices, LIC, or PSUs before 01.07.1987.
- Birth Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Passport .
- Matriculation or educational certificate issued by recognised boards or universities.
- Permanent Residence Certificate issued by the competent state authority.
- Forest Right Certificate.
- OBC, SC, ST or caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
- National Register of Citizens (where applicable).
- Family Register prepared by state or local authorities.
- Land or house allotment certificate issued by the government.
- Aadhaar card, included as the 12th document for identity purposes as per EC directions.
Aadhaar Not Proof of Citizenship or Domicile
Gyanesh Kumar reiterated that Aadhaar is limited to identity verification. “The indicative list of documents, 11 in number with Aadhaar included as the 12th for identity, has been prepared after discussion with almost all CEOs. Still, when a hearing happens and citizenship has to be proven by someone, if they submit another document, ERO will deliberate on it. But the indicative list of documents will remain largely the same,” he said.
Referring to Supreme Court directions, Kumar said, “As far as the Aadhaar card is concerned, the Supreme Court has said that Aadhaar is to be used as per the Aadhaar Act. Section 9 of the Act states that Aadhaar will not serve as proof of domicile or citizenship. The Supreme Court has ruled that Aadhaar is also not proof of date of birth.”
He added, “Even today, a new Aadhaar card mentions that it is neither proof of date of birth nor domicile or citizenship. Aadhaar is proof of identity and can also be used for e-signing.”
No New Documents Required in Certain Cases
Kumar clarified that citizens whose names are already on previous voter lists do not need to submit additional documents during the SIR process.
“Once BLOs begin distributing forms to existing electors, individuals can check whether their names appear on the 2003 voter list. If they do, there is no need to submit any additional documents. Even if a person’s name is not on the list but their parents’ names appear, they still do not need to provide extra documentation. The voter list from the SIR conducted between 2002 and 2004 is available at voters.eci.gov.in, allowing citizens to verify and match entries themselves,” he said.
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