Executive Summary:
This notification from the Election Commission of India, dated June 20, 2025, designates District Election Officers for each district in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, superseding the notification dated November 15, 2023. It specifies the officers and their areas of jurisdiction as per the Representation of the People Act, 1950. This is done in consultation with the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **District Election Officer Designation:**
* For each district in Arunachal Pradesh, a District Election Officer is designated.
* The Deputy Commissioner of each district is appointed as the District Election Officer.
* **Jurisdiction:**
* Each designated officer exercises jurisdiction over the area specified for their respective district.
* The table lists each district, the designated officer (Deputy Commissioner), and the specific area of jurisdiction.
Impact Analysis:
**State Government of Arunachal Pradesh:**
* Impact: The state government was consulted in the designation process.
* Action Required: Acknowledge and support the designated officers in their roles.
**District Election Officers (Deputy Commissioners):**
* Impact: Officially designated as District Election Officers for their respective districts.
* Action Required: Exercise jurisdiction as District Election Officer within their designated area.
**Residents and Voters of Arunachal Pradesh:**
* Impact: The notification ensures that there are designated election officers for each district for election-related matters.
* Action Required: Be aware of the designated officer for their district for any election-related concerns.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body responsible for administering elections in India.
Representation of People Act, 1950: A law enacted in 1950 by the Parliament of India that details the procedure for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the Legislative Assembly of each State.
Arunachal Pradesh: A state in Northeast India.
District Election Officer: Officer designated for each District, responsible for election management.
Lumla: Name of a district in Arunachal Pradesh
West Kameng: Name of a district in Arunachal Pradesh
East Kameng: Name of a district in Arunachal Pradesh
MALAY MALLICK: Principal Secretary, signatory of the notification.