Four Uttarakhand districts account for 85% of SIR deletion requests

✍️ Indian Express 🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:42 AM 👁 10

Data released by the state shows that four districts in Uttarakhand are responsible for 85% of all requests to delete SIR records.

The Uttarakhand administration has disclosed that a disproportionate share of SIR deletion requests originates from just four districts. According to the data, these districts together account for 85 per cent of the total applications filed across the state. Officials said the figure highlights a concentration of demand for record removal in specific areas, though they did not name the districts publicly. The state government is reviewing the pattern to assess whether procedural changes are needed to address the skewed distribution. No further details on the nature of the requests or the timeline for processing have been provided.

The release comes amid broader efforts by the state to streamline public record management and improve transparency. Authorities have urged citizens to follow the prescribed channels for any deletion request and assured that each case will be examined on its merits.

Stakeholders are expected to monitor the situation closely as the data may influence future policy decisions regarding record handling in Uttarakhand.