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Voter ID (India)

2023-10-09T14:43:58Z

B Santhosh9: /* How to apply for Voter ID or Make Correction Online */ ECI (Election Commission of India) launched new portal for Voter ID application.

{{use dmy dates|date=May 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2016}}
{{Politics of India}}

The Indian '''voter ID''' card is an [[identity document]] issued by the [[Election Commission of India]] to adult domiciles of India who have reached the age of 18, which primarily serves as an identity proof for Indian citizens while casting their ballot in the country's municipal, state, and national [[Elections in India|elections]]. It also serves as general identity, address, and age proof for other purposes such as buying a mobile phone [[Subscriber identity module|SIM card]] or applying for a [[passport]]. It also serves as a [[Travel Document]] to travel to [[Nepal]] and [[Bhutan]] by Land or Air<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boi.gov.in/content/indian-passengers|title=Indian Passengers|website=boi.gov.in}}</ref> It is also known as Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC). It was first introduced in 1993 during the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner [[T. N. Seshan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci/eci.html |title=Election Commission of India |publisher=Eci.nic.in |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref>

==Physical appearance==
Initially, voter IDs were printed with black ink on regular paper and laminated. Starting in 2015,<ref>{{cite web |last1=New Delhi |first1=PTI |title=New hard plastic voter identity card on the anvil |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/new-hard-plastic-voter-identity-card-on-the-anvil/article23122786.ece |website=The Hindu Business Line |publisher=The Hindu Group of Companies |access-date=23 April 2019 |ref=23122786}}</ref> the Indian government started rolling out a less perishable [[PVC]] colour version, compliant with the [[ISO/IEC 7810]] size standard<ref>{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=B.K. |title=e-Tender Notice for engaging reputed service provider firm/company/agency for printing and supply of personalized PVC EPIC Cards |url=http://ceodelhi.gov.in/WriteReadData/News/Documents/201512140615278977747PVC_TENDER.pdf |website=Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi |publisher=OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER, DELHI |access-date=23 April 2019 |ref=CEO/P&I/796/2014-15/5}}</ref> used by most payment and [[ATM cards]].

On the front, the Elector Photo Identity Card contains the voter's name, the name of a relative they have chosen (such as their father or mother), and the voter's picture, along with the voter's ID number. On the back of the card, the voter's home address is printed, along with an image of their [[Electoral Registration Officer]]'s signature. The back also mentions the voter's [[electoral district]] and their assembly constituency. The newer series also contains a 'part number', which lets voters and election officials locate voters on their [[electoral roll]].

==Obtaining voter card==
The voter card is issued to all Indian citizens who have attained the age of 18 years and qualify to be a voter. One has to apply on prescribed Form-6 of Election Commission attached with proof of ID, Indian nationality, age and residence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bangaloreone.gov.in/public/epic.aspx |title=Epic Card |publisher=Bangaloreone.gov.in |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Apply-online-get-your-voter-ID-in-a-month/articleshow/9251884.cms |title=Apply online, get your voter ID in a month - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2011-07-16 |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref>

Those of "unsound mind", convicted of "corrupt practices", or offenses related to elections are ineligible to vote.<ref>[http://eci.nic.in/archive/handbook/CANDIDATES/cap3/cap3_1.htm]</ref>

Applicants have to submit paper Form-6 to their Booth Level officer (BLO) of the area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=104541|title=Booth Level Officer; A Representative of Election Commission at the Grass-Root Level|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2019-06-10}}</ref>

Applicants can also apply online on the website of the chief electoral officer given for that State<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://voteridcard.org.in/2866/step-by-step-procedure-apply-voter-id-card|title=A Step By Step Procedure To Apply For Voter ID Card|date=28 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/ |title=Chief Electoral Officer, Kerala |publisher=Ceo.kerala.gov.in |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref> or can directly apply to the website named National Voter Service Portal (NVSP).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nvsp.in/|title=NVSP Service Portal|website=www.nvsp.in|access-date=2019-06-10}}</ref>

== How to apply for Voter ID or Make Correction Online ==
Applying for Voter ID or make changes in existing Voter ID is also possible online via [https://voters.eci.gov.in/ ECI Voter Service Portal]. Online process is more convenient than offline process. Correction to existing voter ID can be done via ECI Voter Service Portal using EPIC number.[https://applyind.com/voter-id-correction-online-in-india/] Voter Helpline App also can be used for online application.[https://eci.gov.in/it-applications/mobile-applications/voter-helpline-app-r27/ <nowiki>16]</nowiki>] Applicant does not have to visit the electoral office and online tracking of application status also possible. Online application process is quicker than offline process.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalcsc.in/how-to-make-voter-id-correction-online/|title=How to make Voter ID Correction Online?|website=www.digitalcsc.in.in|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref>

==Fake and defunct voter cards==
Fake voter id cards have occasionally been used fraudulently for other purposes by dubious parties and individuals to suit their personal needs.
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Fake-voter-ID-card-for-just-Rs-200/articleshow/6137030.cms |title=Fake voter ID card for just Rs 200 - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/ACP-to-face-trial-in-fake-voter-ID-case-as-court-rejects-plea/articleshow/30013150.cms |title=ACP to face trial in fake voter ID case as court rejects plea - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/fake-voter-id-card-racket-busted/article2378331.ece |title=Fake voter ID card racket busted |publisher=The Hindu |date=2011-08-21 |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref>

==Validity==
If a person moves his/ her residence to another assembly constituency then he does not remain a valid voter of previous constituency. Person can Transferring a voter ID card from one assembly constituency to another by using Form 8. A person who wants to delete their voter ID card must apply using Form 7.[https://applyind.com/apply-for-voter-id-card-online/]

==See also==
*[[Aadhaar]]
*[[Aadhaar-enabled service delivery]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Indian Identity Documents}}
{{Government Schemes in India}}

[[Category:Electoral reform in India]]
[[Category:Elections in India]]
[[Category:Identity documents of India]]

Voter ID (India)

2023-10-09T14:34:52Z

B Santhosh9: A Small latest news about new voter portal Forms and apply process

{{use dmy dates|date=May 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2016}}
{{Politics of India}}

The Indian '''voter ID''' card is an [[identity document]] issued by the [[Election Commission of India]] to adult domiciles of India who have reached the age of 18, which primarily serves as an identity proof for Indian citizens while casting their ballot in the country's municipal, state, and national [[Elections in India|elections]]. It also serves as general identity, address, and age proof for other purposes such as buying a mobile phone [[Subscriber identity module|SIM card]] or applying for a [[passport]]. It also serves as a [[Travel Document]] to travel to [[Nepal]] and [[Bhutan]] by Land or Air<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boi.gov.in/content/indian-passengers|title=Indian Passengers|website=boi.gov.in}}</ref> It is also known as Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC). It was first introduced in 1993 during the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner [[T. N. Seshan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci/eci.html |title=Election Commission of India |publisher=Eci.nic.in |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref>

==Physical appearance==
Initially, voter IDs were printed with black ink on regular paper and laminated. Starting in 2015,<ref>{{cite web |last1=New Delhi |first1=PTI |title=New hard plastic voter identity card on the anvil |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/new-hard-plastic-voter-identity-card-on-the-anvil/article23122786.ece |website=The Hindu Business Line |publisher=The Hindu Group of Companies |access-date=23 April 2019 |ref=23122786}}</ref> the Indian government started rolling out a less perishable [[PVC]] colour version, compliant with the [[ISO/IEC 7810]] size standard<ref>{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=B.K. |title=e-Tender Notice for engaging reputed service provider firm/company/agency for printing and supply of personalized PVC EPIC Cards |url=http://ceodelhi.gov.in/WriteReadData/News/Documents/201512140615278977747PVC_TENDER.pdf |website=Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi |publisher=OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER, DELHI |access-date=23 April 2019 |ref=CEO/P&I/796/2014-15/5}}</ref> used by most payment and [[ATM cards]].

On the front, the Elector Photo Identity Card contains the voter's name, the name of a relative they have chosen (such as their father or mother), and the voter's picture, along with the voter's ID number. On the back of the card, the voter's home address is printed, along with an image of their [[Electoral Registration Officer]]'s signature. The back also mentions the voter's [[electoral district]] and their assembly constituency. The newer series also contains a 'part number', which lets voters and election officials locate voters on their [[electoral roll]].

==Obtaining voter card==
The voter card is issued to all Indian citizens who have attained the age of 18 years and qualify to be a voter. One has to apply on prescribed Form-6 of Election Commission attached with proof of ID, Indian nationality, age and residence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bangaloreone.gov.in/public/epic.aspx |title=Epic Card |publisher=Bangaloreone.gov.in |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Apply-online-get-your-voter-ID-in-a-month/articleshow/9251884.cms |title=Apply online, get your voter ID in a month - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2011-07-16 |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref>

Those of "unsound mind", convicted of "corrupt practices", or offenses related to elections are ineligible to vote.<ref>[http://eci.nic.in/archive/handbook/CANDIDATES/cap3/cap3_1.htm]</ref>

Applicants have to submit paper Form-6 to their Booth Level officer (BLO) of the area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=104541|title=Booth Level Officer; A Representative of Election Commission at the Grass-Root Level|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2019-06-10}}</ref>

Applicants can also apply online on the website of the chief electoral officer given for that State<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://voteridcard.org.in/2866/step-by-step-procedure-apply-voter-id-card|title=A Step By Step Procedure To Apply For Voter ID Card|date=28 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/ |title=Chief Electoral Officer, Kerala |publisher=Ceo.kerala.gov.in |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref> or can directly apply to the website named National Voter Service Portal (NVSP).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nvsp.in/|title=NVSP Service Portal|website=www.nvsp.in|access-date=2019-06-10}}</ref>

== How to apply for Voter ID or Make Correction Online ==
Applying for Voter ID or make changes in existing Voter ID is also possible online via NVS Portal. Online process is more convenient than offline process. Correction to existing voter ID can be done via NVS Portal using EPIC number. [https://technewsns.com/how-to-apply-voter-id-online/ <nowiki>[17]</nowiki>] Voter Helpline App also can be used for online application.[https://eci.gov.in/it-applications/mobile-applications/voter-helpline-app-r27/ <nowiki>16]</nowiki>] Applicant does not have to visit the electoral office and online tracking of application status also possible. Online application process is quicker than offline process.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalcsc.in/how-to-make-voter-id-correction-online/|title=How to make Voter ID Correction Online?|website=www.digitalcsc.in.in|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref>

==Fake and defunct voter cards==
Fake voter id cards have occasionally been used fraudulently for other purposes by dubious parties and individuals to suit their personal needs.
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Fake-voter-ID-card-for-just-Rs-200/articleshow/6137030.cms |title=Fake voter ID card for just Rs 200 - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/ACP-to-face-trial-in-fake-voter-ID-case-as-court-rejects-plea/articleshow/30013150.cms |title=ACP to face trial in fake voter ID case as court rejects plea - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/fake-voter-id-card-racket-busted/article2378331.ece |title=Fake voter ID card racket busted |publisher=The Hindu |date=2011-08-21 |access-date=2015-02-26}}</ref>

==Validity==
If a person moves his/ her residence to another assembly constituency then he does not remain a valid voter of previous constituency. Person can Transferring a voter ID card from one assembly constituency to another by using Form 8. A person who wants to delete their voter ID card must apply using Form 7.[https://applyind.com/apply-for-voter-id-card-online/]

==See also==
*[[Aadhaar]]
*[[Aadhaar-enabled service delivery]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Indian Identity Documents}}
{{Government Schemes in India}}

[[Category:Electoral reform in India]]
[[Category:Elections in India]]
[[Category:Identity documents of India]]