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Tamil Nadu's Final Voter Roll Delayed to Feb 23 for Supreme Court Compliance

The final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu will be published on February 23, 2026, a delay from the original February 17 date. This postponement follows directives from the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India regarding the handling of "logical discrepancies" found during a special revision process. Lists of affected voters have been displayed publicly to allow for transparency and a 10-day window for individuals to submit corrections. The Chief Electoral Officer stated the process ensures integrity and legal compliance for the state's electoral rolls.

Key Points: TN Final Electoral Roll Publication Date Now Feb 23, 2026

  • Roll publication moved from Feb 17 to Feb 23
  • Follows Supreme Court and ECI directives
  • Lists of "logical discrepancies" publicly displayed
  • Voters get 10 days to rectify records
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TN's final electoral roll to be published on Feb 23: Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik

Tamil Nadu's final electoral roll publication postponed to Feb 23, 2026, following Supreme Court directives on voter discrepancy resolution.

"The final electoral roll... will now be published on February 23, 2026 - Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik"

Chennai, Feb 15

The final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu will now be published on February 23, 2026, Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik has announced.

The release, originally scheduled for February 17, has been postponed in line with directions issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) following orders of the Supreme Court.

The decision comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's directives in WP(C) Nos. 1072/2025 and 1145/2025 dated January 29, 2026.

Acting on the court's instructions, the Election Commission issued a communication dated January 30 mandating the publication of lists of individuals falling under the category of "logical discrepancies" identified during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

As per the Commission's directions, the names of such individuals have been displayed at Gram Panchayat offices, public places, Taluk and Sub-Divisional offices, and ward offices in urban areas across the State.

The aim is to ensure transparency and provide affected voters an opportunity to clarify or rectify discrepancies in their electoral records.

The Election Commission has further directed that individuals whose names appear on the discrepancy list be given 10 days from the date of publication to submit relevant documents or explanations. They may do so either in person or through authorised representatives, including polling agents. This provision ensures that genuine voters are not excluded from the rolls without being granted a fair opportunity to respond.

In compliance with the Supreme Court's order, the discrepancy lists have been published and affected individuals are currently being allowed to file their representations within the stipulated time frame.

The final electoral roll, being prepared as part of the Special Intensive Revision with January 1, 2026 as the qualifying date, will reflect corrections made after examining the responses received.

The revised publication date of February 23 is intended to accommodate the completion of this due process.

The Chief Electoral Officer emphasised that the revision exercise is being carried out in a transparent and legally compliant manner to uphold the integrity of the electoral process in Tamil Nadu.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a first-time voter from Chennai, I'm glad the process is being done carefully. My friend's name had a spelling error in the draft roll. This extra time will help many like her get it sorted. 👍
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Aman W
While the intention is good, the constant delays are frustrating. The election schedule gets affected. The ECI should have robust systems to avoid these "logical discrepancies" in the first place.
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Sneha F
My parents live in a village near Madurai. They said the list is pasted near the panchayat office. It's good they are making it accessible in rural areas too. Hope everyone checks.
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Karthik V
Supreme Court's intervention shows how crucial every vote is. No genuine voter should be left out. This due process, though causing a delay, is essential for fair elections in TN.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the Indian electoral process in action. The level of judicial oversight and public display of lists for correction seems very thorough compared to many other democracies.

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