'Trade Secrets': Election Commission Says SIR Software Details Exempted From RTI

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Last Updated:October 25, 2026, 15:50 IST

The Election Commission of India refused to reveal software details used in electoral rolls revision, citing exemptions under the Right to Information Act.

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Amid a row over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has refused to reveal the name and version of the software that was used to identify errors and anomalies during the exercise, citing exemptions under the Right to Information Act, Hindustan Times reported.

The poll body stated that the said information pertains to “commercial confidence, trade secrets and intellectual property" and is exempt under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the report mentioned.

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October 25, 2026, 15:50 IST

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