Dakshina Kannada ready for SIR revision; door-to-door verification from June 30

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jun 5, 2026: Dakshina Kannada district has completed the necessary preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is being undertaken across Karnataka as per the directions of the Election Commission of India, said Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan.



The revision exercise will be carried out with October 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door visits from June 30 to July 29 to distribute and collect enumeration forms. The draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, while claims and objections can be submitted until September 4. The final electoral roll will be published on October 3.

Dakshina Kannada district has a total of 18,05,189 voters, of whom details of 15,98,723 voters have already been mapped, representing 88.56 percent progress. The revision exercise will involve eight Electoral Registration Officers, 10 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, 206 BLO Supervisors and 1,876 BLOs.

Voters are required to fill out the Enumeration Form provided by BLOs and submit it along with valid supporting documents. Acceptable documents include birth certificates, passports, educational certificates, permanent residence certificates and caste certificates, among others.

District election authorities stated that the primary objective of the Special Intensive Revision is to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral roll and that ineligible persons are not included. All voters in the district have been requested to cooperate with BLOs during the door-to-door verification process.

No New Works During Monsoon Except Essential Projects, Says Deputy Commissioner

With the onset of the monsoon season, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan has directed authorities not to undertake any new development works other than those essential for monsoon preparedness and management.

Chairing a disaster management review meeting for the Mangaluru City Corporation limits at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, he instructed officials to immediately restore roads that have been dug up under various ongoing projects and complete pending works without delay.

The Deputy Commissioner also ordered the removal of encroachments obstructing the free flow of rainwater and called for strict action against violations. Construction materials and debris from private building projects lying on roadsides and footpaths must be cleared immediately, he said.

Officials were directed to identify and remove dangerous trees without delay. The Deputy Commissioner further instructed authorities to conduct surveys of houses damaged by heavy rainfall and submit reports within 48 hours.

Ward-wise Incident Commanders appointed for monsoon preparedness within the Mangaluru City Corporation limits have been asked to remain available to the public at all times. They have been instructed to visit all locations within their wards and proactively monitor vulnerable areas to prevent rain-related damage. Immediate action must be taken in the event of any emergency, he said.

The Deputy Commissioner also stressed the need for close coordination with the Forest Department, Fire and Emergency Services, control rooms and other concerned departments. Measures must be taken to prevent underground drainage blockages and waterlogging. Traffic congestion on highways and major roads should be cleared within 30 minutes, he added.

Speaking at the meeting, Additional Deputy Commissioner Raju K warned that government employees assigned monsoon and disaster management duties would face action under the Disaster Management Act if found negligent in performing their responsibilities.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Ravichandra Nayak and other officials were present at the meeting.