Section 20A of The Representation of the People Act, 1951
General duties of district election officer.
1[20A. General duties of district election officer.--(1) Subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the chief electoral officer, the district election officer shall co-ordinate and supervise all work in the district or in the area within his jurisdiction in connection with the conduct of all elections to Parliament and the Legislature of the State.
- (2)The district election officer shall also perform such other functions as may be entrusted to him by the Election Commission and the chief electoral officer.]
Summary
- The district election officer must coordinate and supervise all election work within their district.
- This duty applies to elections for both the national Parliament and the state Legislature.
- The officer works under the direction and control of the state's chief electoral officer.
- They must also follow the general supervision of the Election Commission.
- Beyond their standard duties, they must perform any other tasks given to them by the Election Commission.
- They are also responsible for tasks assigned by the chief electoral officer of the state.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who does the district election officer report to according to Section 20A of the 1951 Act?
Under Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the district election officer is subject to the superintendence, direction, and control of the chief electoral officer.
2. What is the main job of a district election officer under Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
According to Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the main job is to coordinate and supervise all work in the district related to conduct of elections to Parliament and the State Legislature.
3. Can the Election Commission give extra duties to a district election officer under the 1951 Act?
Yes, Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 states that the officer shall perform such other functions as may be entrusted by the Election Commission.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, whose control is the district election officer subject to?
2.According to Section 20A of the 1951 Act, which elections must the district election officer supervise?
3.What does the district election officer coordinate under Section 20A of the 1951 Act?
4.Who else besides the Election Commission can entrust functions to the district election officer under Section 20A of the 1951 Act?