Executive Summary:
This notification, numbered 434JKHP2019(1) and dated March 16, 2019, from the Election Commission of India, appoints Assistant Returning Officers for Parliamentary Constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. It supersedes notification No. 434JKHP2014(1) dated 12.03.2014. The appointed officers will assist the Returning Officers in performing their functions for the upcoming elections.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Appointment of Assistant Returning Officers:**
* The Election Commission of India appoints government officers as Assistant Returning Officers.
* These officers will assist the Returning Officers in the Parliamentary Constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir.
* The appointments are made under Section 22(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
* **Supersession of Previous Notification:**
* This notification supersedes the earlier notification No. 434JKHP2014(1) dated 12.03.2014.
* **Table of Assistant Returning Officers:**
* The notification includes a table specifying the Assistant Returning Officers for each Parliamentary Constituency.
* The table lists the name of the Parliamentary Constituency in column 1 and the corresponding Assistant Returning Officers in column 2.
* **Parliamentary Constituencies and Assigned Officers:**
* **Baramulla:** SDM Karnah, ADDC Kupwara, SDM Lolab, ADC Handwara, Chief Agricultural Officer Kupwara, Executive Engineer (Hydraulic Division, Uri), Executive Engineer (PHE Sopore), Executive Engineer (IFS Sopore), Executive Engineer (RB Gurez), Assistant Commissioner Development Bandipora, Sub Divisional Magistrate Sumbal, Chief Education Officer Baramulla, Asstt. Commissioner Revenue Baramulla, Executive Engineer (GDA, Gulmarg), SDM Pattan.
* **Srinagar:** Assistant Commissioner Development Ganderbal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Dy. Director Floriculture Srinagar, SubDivisional Magistrate East Srinagar, Chief Agriculture Officer Srinagar, Asstt. Commissioner Revenue Srinagar, Chief Horticulture Officer Srinagar, Joint Director Admn. FCSCA Srinagar, Personnel Officer to Director of School Education Kashmir (ADM rank officer), Secretary Srinagar Development Authority, Executive Engineer PHE Division Chadoora, Assistant Commissioner Rev Budgam, SE Hydraulics Budgam, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Budgam, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Budgam.
* **Anantnag:** ADC Tral, ADC Awantipora, ACR Pulwama, GM DIC Pulwama, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Shopian, Ex. Engineer PHE Div. Shopian, SDM D.H. Pora, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kulgam, ADC Kulgam, Assistant Commissioner Development Anantnag, ACD Kulgam, SDM Doru, SDM Kokernag, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Anantnag, SDM Bijbehara, SDM Pahalgam.
* **Ladakh:** SDM Nubra, ADC Leh, SDM Drass, Project Officer Wages ACD Kargil, SDM Zanskar.
* **Udhampur:** ADC Kishtwar, ACR Kishtwar, ADC Doda, ADC Bhaderwah, ACR Ramban, SDM Banihal, Chief Agricultural Officer Reasi, ACR Reasi, SDM Dharmari, Asstt. Commissioner Revenue Udhampur, Sub Divisional Magistrate Chenani, Sub Divisional Magistrate Ramnagar, SDM Bani, Addl. Deputy Commissioner Basohli, GM DIC Kathua, Addl. Deputy Commisioner Billawar, SDM Hiranagar.
* **Jammu:** Assistant Commissioner Rev. Samba, Sub Divisional Magistrate Vijaypur, Director Land Management Jammu, SDM Jammu South, Deputy Director FC CA Jammu, Secretary Jammu Municipal Corporation, Assistant Commissioner G Jammu, SDM R S Pura, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Jammu, SDM Marh, SDM Jammu North, SDM Akhnoor, SDM Khour, ADC Nowshera, ADC Kotranka, Chief Horticultural Officer Rajouri, ADC Kalakote, SDM Surankote, SDM Mendhar, ACD Pooch.
Impact Analysis:
* **Government Officers in Jammu and Kashmir:**
* Impact: Designated as Assistant Returning Officers, taking on additional responsibilities related to election duties.
* Action Required: Assist the Returning Officer in their respective Parliamentary Constituency in the performance of their duties.
* **Election Commission of India:**
* Impact: Ensures smooth and fair conduct of elections by appointing officers to assist in the process.
* Action Required: Oversee and manage the performance of the appointed Assistant Returning Officers.
* **Returning Officers:**
* Impact: Receive assistance from the appointed officers in managing the election process in their constituencies.
* Action Required: Coordinate with and delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Returning Officers effectively.
* **Citizens/Voters of Jammu and Kashmir:**
* Impact: Benefit from a well-managed and fair election process due to the appointment of Assistant Returning Officers.
* Action Required: Participate in the election process by registering to vote and casting their votes.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The organization responsible for appointing officers to assist Returning Officers.
Representation of the People Act, 1951: The Act under which the Election Commission of India exercises its powers.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Baramulla: A Parliamentary Constituency in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar: A Parliamentary Constituency in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Anantnag: A Parliamentary Constituency in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ladakh: A Parliamentary Constituency in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Jammu and Kashmir: A state in India, where Assistant Returning Officers are appointed.