Executive Summary:
This notification from the Election Commission of India, dated January 30, 2018, appoints additional officers as Assistant Returning Officers for the bye-elections in the Alwar and Ajmer Parliamentary Constituencies of Rajasthan. These officers will assist in the counting of votes. The appointments will cease to be effective upon the successful completion of the vote counting process.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Appointment of Assistant Returning Officers:**
* The Election Commission of India appoints additional officers as Assistant Returning Officers.
* These appointments supplement those made via Notification No. 434RJHP20082, dated May 12, 2008.
* **Constituencies Affected:**
* The appointments pertain to the Alwar (8) and Ajmer (13) Parliamentary Constituencies in Rajasthan.
* **List of Appointed Officers:**
* Specific officers from various departments (e.g., Zila Parishad, Municipal Council, U.I.T.) are listed for each constituency. (See original document for a detailed list)
* **Duration of Appointment:**
* The appointments are effective until the successful completion of vote counting in the respective constituencies.
Impact Analysis:
Returning Officer of the Parliamentary Constituency
* Impact: Will receive assistance from the appointed officers in the counting of votes for the bye-elections.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the newly appointed Assistant Returning Officers to ensure smooth and accurate vote counting.
Appointed Assistant Returning Officers:
* Impact: Assigned to assist the Returning Officer in the Alwar and Ajmer Parliamentary Constituencies during the bye-elections.
* Action Required: Fulfill their duties in assisting with the vote counting process until its successful completion.
Election Commission of India
* Impact: Responsible for ensuring fair and accurate elections.
* Action Required: Oversee the process to ensure the bye-elections in Alwar and Ajmer are conducted according to regulations.
Government of Rajasthan
* Impact: Required to allow their officers to fulfill their duties as Assistant Returning Officers.
* Action Required: Ensure the cooperation of relevant departments and officers to facilitate the election process.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The central authority responsible for conducting elections in India. It issued the notification.
Representation of the People Act, 1951: An act of the Parliament of India that regulates the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of each State.
Rajasthan State: A state in India where the by-elections are to be held.
Alwar Parliamentary Constituency: One of the parliamentary constituencies in Rajasthan where a by-election is to be held.
Ajmer Parliamentary Constituency: One of the parliamentary constituencies in Rajasthan where a by-election is to be held.
P. K. SHARMA: Secretary of the Election Commission of India, who issued the order.
Kathumar: A Subdivision in Alwar District, Rajasthan
Bhiwadi: A city in Alwar District, Rajasthan