NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday extended the SIR deadlines for West Bengal by two weeks, allowing scrutiny of documents and disposal of claims and objections till February 21.Final electoral roll for the state shall now be published on Feb 28 instead of Feb 14. This is in line with the Supreme Court ‘s direction to the commission on Monday, for extension of the period of scrutiny of documents and disposal “by at least one week beyond Feb 14″. This is the fourth extension of SIR timeline with respect to West Bengal. As per the original SIR order issued on Oct 27, 2025, the scrutiny was to be done till Jan 8; this deadline was extended the first time to Jan 15, and then for a second time till Jan 19. On Jan 20, SC extended this deadline further to Feb 7.As per the latest SIR schedule issued by EC on Tuesday, hearing on SIR notices will continue till Feb 14, and scrutiny of documents and disposal wound up by Feb 21. Rationalisation of polling stations shall be done by Feb 25 and health parameters of the roll checked by Feb 27. The date of final publication of the electoral roll for West Bengal now stands revised to Feb 28. About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTharoor Praises Parliamentary Panel Meet On India-EU, India-US Trade DealsCongress Moves No-Trust Motion Against Om Birla; Lamborghini CCTV Contradicts Tobacco Tycoon’s Claim‘Not To Get Involved In Political Game’: EU Launches Mission For Bangladesh 2026 PollsNo-Confidence Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Explained: Process, Rules And Numbers In ParliamentDays Before Bangladesh Elections, Another Hindu Businessman Killed, Fears Rise Over Minority SafetyOpposition targets LS Speaker with no-confidence motion — rules, process & numbers – ExplainedPakistan Admits US-Backed Jihad In Afghan Wars A Mistake, But Still Accuses India Of Proxy War”That Day Will Never Come…” Yogi Adityanath Fires Warning At Those Dreaming Of Babri StructureOpposition Cites ‘Abuse Of Office’ In No-Confidence Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaKanpur Lamborghini Crash: CCTV Backs Police Claim As Lawyer Pushes Driver Defence In Court123PhotostoriesFive unforgettable true romance stories that re-wrote love on the big screen: ‘The Vow,’ ‘The Theory of Everything’ and more8 traditional Indian dishes among 50 Best Stews in the WorldTop 5 real estate hotspots in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in 2026Nelson Mandela once said, “I never lose, I either win or learn”: 4 lessons it teaches studentsJimin to Suga: BTS’ airport style wins again as the group heads back to Korea8 Most iconic Goddess Durga temples in India and the story behind themWhy premium electric bikes feel calm even at high speedsHow to make classic UP-Style Matar Ki Kachori for dinnerKim Kardashian’s movie appearances and cameos from reality fame to Hollywood spotlightWhat divine energy shapes your life? check your birth date123Hot PicksUAE Public School RegistrationGold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingPakistan vs USARussian Oil ImportsNitish RajputCBSE Board ExamsSambhaji PatilCandace OwensLawrence Bishnoi GangNBA Trade RumorsJutta LeerdamKim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Net Worth
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday extended the SIR deadlines for West Bengal by two weeks, allowing scrutiny of documents and disposal of claims and objections till February 21.Final electoral roll for the state shall now be published on Feb 28 instead of Feb 14. This is in line with the Supreme Court ‘s direction to the commission on Monday, for extension of the period of scrutiny of documents and disposal “by at least one week beyond Feb 14”. This is the fourth extension of SIR timeline with respect to West Bengal. As per the original SIR order issued on Oct 27, 2025, the scrutiny was to be done till Jan 8; this deadline was extended the first time to Jan 15, and then for a second time till Jan 19. On Jan 20, SC extended this deadline further to Feb 7.As per the latest SIR schedule issued by EC on Tuesday, hearing on SIR notices will continue till Feb 14, and scrutiny of documents and disposal wound up by Feb 21. Rationalisation of polling stations shall be done by Feb 25 and health parameters of the roll checked by Feb 27. The date of final publication of the electoral roll for West Bengal now stands revised to Feb 28.