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**Executive Summary** The Election Commission of India has issued a notification regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in multiple states. This notification extends the period for filing claims and objections related to the draft electoral rolls up to January 30, 2026, for the states of Kerala, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. The decision follows a Supreme Court order and requests from the Chief Electoral Officers of Kerala, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Background**: * The Commission announced Special Intensive Revision in 12 States/UTs. * Draft rolls were previously published, and deadlines were set for filing claims and objections. * **Extension of Deadline**: * The Commission has extended the period for filing claims and objections up to January 30, 2026, in the states of Kerala, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. * The extension is based on a Supreme Court order, requests from Chief Electoral Officers, and other relevant factors. * The extension applies to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls with reference to January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. * **Legal Basis**: * The decision to extend the deadline is made in exercise of the power conferred by proviso to Rule 12 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Voters in Kerala, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu** **Impact:** Voters in these states have an extended opportunity to file claims and objections related to the draft electoral rolls. **Action Required:** Voters who need to file claims or objections should do so by January 30, 2026. **Stakeholder: Chief Electoral Officers of Kerala, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu** **Impact:** The Chief Electoral Officers' requests have been considered. **Action Required:** Take note and communicate updated deadlines. **Stakeholder: Election Commission of India** **Impact:** The Election Commission exercises the power to administer the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and considers requests from Chief Electoral Officers and the Supreme Court. **Action Required:** Update the electoral revision schedule.

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Election Commission of India: The central authority issuing a notification regarding the extension of the period for filing claims and objections for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Kerala: One of the states mentioned for which the period for filing claims and objections regarding electoral rolls is being extended. Gujarat: One of the states mentioned for which the period for filing claims and objections regarding electoral rolls is being extended. Tamil Nadu: One of the states mentioned for which the period for filing claims and objections regarding electoral rolls is being extended. Registration of Electors Rules, 1960: The rules under which the Election Commission is exercising its power to extend the period for filing claims and objections.
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Extra No. 36 © The Gujarat Government Gazette EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY Vol. LXVII ] WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 / MAGHA 8, 1947 Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a Separate Compilation. PART IV-C Statutory Rules and Orders (Other than those published in Parts I, I-A and I-L) made by Statutory Authorities other than the Government of Gujarat including those made by the Government of India, the High Courts, the Director of Municipalities, the Commissioner of Police, the Director of Prohibition and Excise, the District Magistrates and the Election Commission, Election Tribunals, Returning Officers and other authorities under the Election Commission. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA NOTIFICATION NIRVACHAN SADAN, ASHOKA ROAD, NEW DELHI-110001 Dated : 18th January, 2026 28, Pausha, 1947 Saka No. 23/2025/ERS:- Whereas, the Commission, vide its letter no 23/2025-ERS (Vol.II) dated 27.10.2025, had announced Special Intensive Revision in 12 States/UTs namely A & N Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Whereas, the draft rolls were published on 23.12.2025 and the period of filing claims and objections in the State of Kerala was fixed from 23.12.2025 to 22.01.2026 and Whereas the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its Order in WP (Civil) No. 1133/2025 dated 15.01.2026 has advised the Commission to consider the desirability of extending claims and objections for a suitable period. Whereas Chief Electoral Officer, Kerala has also requested to extend the claims and objections period. IV-C Ex.-36 36-136-2 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 28-01-2026 [ PART IV-C Whereas the Commission, in light of Hon'ble Supreme Court Order, request received from Chief Electoral Officer Kerala and other relevant factors and in exercise of the power conferred by proviso to Rule 12 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, has decided to extend, the period for filing claims and objections up to 30.01.2026 for ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls with reference to 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date in the State of Kerala. Whereas, the draft rolls were published on 19.12.2025 and the period of filing claims and objections in the State of Gujarat & Tamil Nadu, was fixed from 19.12.2025 to 18.01.2026 and Whereas the Commission has considered the request received from Chief Electoral Officer, Gujarat & Tamil Nadu and other relevant factors and in exercise of the power conferred by proviso to Rule 12 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, has decided to extend, the period for filing claims and objections up to 30.01.2026 for ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls with reference to 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date in the State of Gujarat & Tamil Nadu. By Order, SANTOSH KUMAR DUBEY, Secretary. ------------ Government Central Press, Gandhinagar.

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