Permanent Residence Certificates issued by tahsildar or above in Karnataka valid for SIR, says Election Commission

Permanent Residence Certificates issued by tahsildar or above in Karnataka will be accepted as valid for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission of India.

Karnataka will begin issuing PRCs from July 21 at nearly 7,000 centres including Atalji Janasnehi Kendras and Bapuji Kendras.

ECI officials stated that lawfully issued PRCs by competent authorities such as tahsildars, deputy commissioners, and additional deputy commissioners would be accepted.

State election authorities will address whether PRC alone suffices during the claims and objections period starting August 17.

The legal framework for PRCs is based on Articles 162 and 166 of the Constitution and multiple Karnataka state laws, but does not override other statutory eligibility conditions.