Telangana May Introduce Karnataka-Style Permanent Residence Certificate to Ease SIR Voter Verification, Says Mohammed Ali Shabbir

The Telangana government is considering introducing a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) system on the lines of Karnataka to help genuine residents establish their eligibility during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has discussed the proposal with senior officials, and a Cabinet Sub-Committee is likely to be constituted to study the Karnataka model before recommending a suitable framework for Telangana.

Telangana Plans Karnataka-Style PRC System

According to Mohammed Ali Shabbir, the proposed Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) would serve as an additional proof of residence for voters who are unable to trace their own or their family members’ names in the 2002 electoral rolls, which are being used as a reference during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

He said the proposal was discussed by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy with senior officials after his representation.

A Cabinet Sub-Committee is likely to be formed to examine the Karnataka model before recommending an appropriate framework for Telangana.

No Documents Required During Initial Enumeration

Mohammed Ali Shabbir clarified that no documents are being sought during the initial enumeration exercise.

However, he said voters whose names cannot be linked to the 2002 electoral rolls may later be asked to submit supporting documents before the electoral authorities.

Who Could Benefit from the Proposed PRC?

According to Mohammed Ali Shabbir, the proposed PRC system is expected to benefit:

• Young voters
• Married women who changed addresses
• Families that migrated within Telangana
• Elderly citizens
• Long-term residents who do not possess older records

Multiple Forms of Evidence May Be Accepted

Shabbir Ali said that, like the Karnataka model, the proposed Telangana system could rely on multiple forms of evidence instead of insisting on a single document.

These may include:

• Aadhaar
• Ration cards
• Educational records
• Property records
• Electoral entries
• Local enquiries

He said the proposed system is intended to make the verification process easier for genuine residents.

Aim Is to Reduce Documentation Hardships

According to Mohammed Ali Shabbir, the proposed PRC system would reduce documentation hardships for genuine residents while ensuring a robust verification process through government scrutiny.

The Telangana government is considering a Karnataka-style Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) system to assist genuine residents during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. According to Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has discussed the proposal with senior officials, and a Cabinet Sub-Committee is likely to study the Karnataka model before making recommendations. The proposed PRC is expected to help eligible voters who cannot trace their names in the 2002 electoral rolls while maintaining a thorough government verification process.

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