Executive Summary:
This notification from the Election Commission of India, dated July 21, 2016, designates District Election Officers for each district in the State of Manipur. It supersedes previous notifications No. 508MR1997 and No. 508MR2012. The notification specifies the officers and their respective areas of jurisdiction.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Designation of District Election Officers:**
* For each district in Manipur, a specific officer is designated as the District Election Officer.
* The designation is made in consultation with the State Government.
* **Supersession of Previous Notifications:**
* This notification supersedes notification No. 508MR1997 dated 13th October, 1997, and No. 508MR2012 dated 9th January, 2012.
* **Areas of Jurisdiction:**
* The area of jurisdiction for each District Election Officer is specified in the table provided.
* The table lists the district, the designated officer, and the specific area over which the officer has jurisdiction.
* **Table Details:**
* **Imphal East:** Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East, jurisdiction includes Khundrakpam, Heingang, Khurai, Khetrigao, Thongju, Keirao, Andro, Lamlai, Yaiskul, Wangkhei. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jiribam, jurisdiction includes Jiribam.
* **Imphal West:** Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West, jurisdiction includes Thangmeiband, Uripok, Sagolband, Keisamthong, Singjamei, Sekmai SC, Lamsang, Konthoujam, Patsoi, Langthabal, Naoriya Pakhanglakpa, Wangoi, Mayang Imphal.
* **Bishnupur:** Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur, jurisdiction includes Nambol, Oinam, Bishnupur, Moirang, Thanga, Kumbi.
* **Thoubal:** Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal, jurisdiction includes Lilong, Thoubal, Wangkhem, Heirok, Wangjing Thentha, Khangabo, Wabgai, Kakching, Hiyanglam, Sugnoo.
* **Chandel:** Deputy Commissioner, Chandel, jurisdiction includes Chandel ST, Tengnoupal ST.
* **Ukhrul:** Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul, jurisdiction includes Phungyar ST, Ukhrul ST, Chingai ST.
* **Senapati:** Deputy Commissioner, Senapati, jurisdiction includes Saikul ST, Karong ST, Mao ST, Tadubi ST, Kangpokpi, Saitu ST.
* **Tamenglong:** Deputy Commissioner, Tamenglong, jurisdiction includes Tamei ST, Tamenglong ST, Nungba ST.
* **Churachandpur:** Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur, jurisdiction includes Tipaimukh ST, Thanlon ST, Henglep ST, Churachandpur ST, Saikot ST, Singhat ST.
Impact Analysis:
State Government:
Impact: State Government was consulted.
Action Required: Awareness of designated officers and jurisdictions.
District Election Officers:
Impact: Newly designated with specific areas of jurisdiction.
Action Required: Assume responsibilities for the designated districts.
Citizens of Manipur:
Impact: Elections in their districts will be overseen by the designated District Election Officers.
Action Required: Be aware of the designated officer for their district.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The issuing authority of the notification concerning District Election Officers.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
Representation of the People Act, 1950: A law referenced in the notification regarding the designation of District Election Officers.
Manipur: The State for which the District Election Officers are being designated.
District Election Officer: The officer designated for each district, responsible for election duties.
Imphal East: A district in Manipur, for which a District Election Officer is designated.
Imphal West: A district in Manipur, for which a District Election Officer is designated.
Churachandpur: A district in Manipur, for which a District Election Officer is designated.