As the elections in Himachal Pradesh are falling nearer, citizens who have not applied for new Voter ID can apply through online and offline. Not only citizens of India, but also other Indian citizens who have been quite far from country for long time i.e Overseas Electors can also apply. Government of India and Election commision of India has made this opportunity available to those citizens who have not enjoyed the right to vote. People can apply for Voter ID through online and offline as well
Who are Overseas Elector eligible to apply Voter ID in Himachal Pradesh
- An ordinary resident of India who is out of country either for education, employment or any other valid reason
- An ordinary resident of India who has not acquired citizenship of any other country
- A resident of India who has attained 18 yrs of age and resides in State of Himachal Pradesh
How can Overseas Elector apply Voter ID in Himachal Pradesh Online
FORM 6a is the form through which an overseas voter who is absent from country for quite a long time and can enjoy the right to vote.
- On the top select “Voter Registration”
- A list of forms are displayed
- Select the form “Form 6a”
http://www.nvsp.in/Forms/Forms/form6A
- Select the preferable language out of 3, English, Hindi, Malayalam
- Furnish all the details correctly
- Like passport details, reason for being outside India
- Hit the submit button
- with in 15 to 20 days new voter id is present
How can Overseas Elector apply Voter ID in Himachal Pradesh offline
- Select the option “Forms and Procedures”
- A detailed list is displayed
- Select the form “Form 6a”
- Select the language Hindi or English
http://himachal.nic.in/WriteReadData/l892s/6_l892s/1485757078.pdf
- Furnish all details and submit with all supported documents
- Submit the form either by hand or through post at the respective state District Election Office
After submitting the form you are given acknowledgement receipt, it helps in checking the status of application
Within 15 to 20 days you will get a new photo Voter ID through post. If did not receive just go to office and get it by hand
What are the documents to submit for overseas elector in Himachal pradesh
- 2 colour passport size photographs
- Address proof
- Age proof
- Passport details
- Visa details
- Passport xerox copies with self attested
