GARHWA: The Election Department has issued stringent instructions to Common Service Centre (CSC) operators involved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 exercise, warning that any manipulation of electoral records, submission of fake documents, or irregularities in the voter verification process could invite strict legal action.
The directives follow a statewide online video conference recently conducted by Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer K. Ravi Kumar, who briefed CSC operators on their responsibilities during the SIR-2026 process. In line with those instructions, Garhwa Deputy Election Officer Kumud Kumar Jha held a separate virtual meeting with CSC operators on Thursday and reiterated the importance of carrying out all election-related work with transparency, accuracy, and accountability.
Addressing the participants, Jha emphasized that the Special Intensive Revision is a crucial exercise aimed at ensuring the accuracy and credibility of electoral rolls. He warned that any attempt to forge documents, furnish false information, or manipulate electoral data would be treated as a serious violation and could attract criminal proceedings.
During the meeting, CSC operators were directed not to alter, fabricate, or tamper with any document submitted under the SIR process. Officials stressed that the authenticity of every document and the correctness of the information provided by applicants must be thoroughly verified before any online entry or application is processed.
The Election Department also issued strict instructions regarding electoral data management. Operators were told that entering incorrect information, concealing facts, or making unauthorized changes to voter records is strictly prohibited. Any manipulation of electoral data could lead to legal consequences.
Special caution has been advised in cases involving foreign nationals. CSC operators were instructed to ensure that the names or documents of foreign citizens are not incorrectly included in the electoral revision process. Authorities said vigilance in such cases is essential to maintain the integrity of voter rolls.
Officials further clarified that land records (Khatiyan) and family lineage or family list documents may be accepted as supporting records wherever permitted under existing rules and guidelines. However, operators must refrain from processing applications based on doubtful, suspicious, or fake documents.
The Deputy Election Officer warned that if any CSC operator is found responsible for using forged documents, providing false information, or tampering with electoral data, an FIR may be lodged against the individual under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), followed by appropriate legal action.
Jha also directed CSC operators to immediately report any suspicious activity related to SIR-2026 to the concerned Block Development Officer (BDO) or Circle Officer. He stressed that maintaining the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the electoral process is a collective responsibility and that all work related to SIR-2026 must be conducted strictly in accordance with Election Commission guidelines.