Elections 2024 FAQs: Is Voter Slip Mandatory To Cast A Vote?

During election season, the Election Commisison of India issues voter slips to all eligible voters. However, a common question arises - can I still cast a vote in the elections without a slip?

A voter slip, or VIS, is an official document issued by the ECI before an election to provide voters with essential information. The slip contains information regarding the voter, their polling booth and voting district.

Voters can check whether their name is mentioned on the electoral roll on the official website of the Election Commission of India - electoralsearch.eci.gov.in.

Voters would be required to select their state and then enter their EPIC Number provided on the voter card to check the voter list.

Voters can also enter their details or mobile number to check if they are mentioned on the electoral roll.

After entering the details, voters will be able to check and download the details of their respective polling stations.

Is A Voter Slip Mandatory?

The voter slip is not a mandatory document. However, to check if voters can cast their vote, they must ensure their name is on the electoral roll. If the eligible voters have a registered Voter ID card, they can simply go to the polling booth and cast their vote.

In case the voters don't have a Voter ID card but are mentioned in the electoral roll, they can still cast their vote by showing other government IDs recognised by the ECI, such as - Aadhar, PAN Card, Passport, etc.