Chief Electoral Officer (India)

Chief Electoral Officer is a statutory authority created for representing Election Commission of India for conducting elections in states and union territories of India.

Their duties and powers are bound under Section 13 A of Representation of the People Act, 1950 read with Section 20 of Representation of the People Act, 1951.

The role of Chief Electoral Officer(India) is highlighted under Section 13 A of Representation of the People Act, 1950 read with Section 20 of Representation of the People Act, 1951 for performing the functions under the supervision and direction of Election Commission of India.

[2][3][4] Chief Electoral Officer (India) roles and responsibilities are categorised under following heads:[2][1][5] Chief Electoral Officer (India) are deputed in States and Union Territories of India by Election Commission of India under Section 13 A of Representation of the People Act, 1950 read with Section 20 of Representation of the People Act, 1951 to act on their behalf during the elections.

Following are the Eligibility for becoming Chief Electoral Officer:[2] The following is the list of chief electoral officers for states of India.