Executive Summary:
This document, a notification from the State Election Commissioner of Delhi, appoints Electoral Registration Officers for various wards and Municipal Corporations within Delhi. These officers will also serve as Returning Officers-cum-Scrutinizing Officers for the upcoming by-elections in 13 wards across North, South, and East Delhi Municipal Corporations. The notification is effective as of March 21, 2016.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointment of Officers:
* Electoral Registration Officers are appointed for specific wards and Municipal Corporations, as detailed in the provided table.
* These officers are appointed in consultation with the Government of NCT of Delhi, according to Section 7B of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, as amended in 2011.
* The appointed officers also serve as Returning Officers-cum-Scrutinizing Officers under Rule 7 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Election of Councillors Rules, 2012.
By-Elections:
* The appointments are in connection with the forthcoming by-elections to 13 wards of North Delhi, South Delhi, and East Delhi Municipal Corporations.
Table Information:
* The table lists the name, designation, address, contact numbers, and email IDs of the appointed officers.
* It also specifies the ward and Municipal Corporation assigned to each officer.
Impact Analysis:
State Election Commissioner:
* Impact: Exercises powers conferred under Section 7B of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, as amended by the Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Act, 2011, to appoint officers.
* Action Required: Oversee the by-election process and ensure its compliance with established rules and regulations.
Appointed Electoral Registration Officers:
* Impact: Assumes responsibility for electoral registration and also serves as Returning Officers-cum-Scrutinizing Officers for the by-elections.
* Action Required: Perform duties related to electoral registration, and manage the by-election process including scrutiny, as per the Delhi Municipal Corporation Election of Councillors Rules, 2012.
Government of NCT of Delhi:
* Impact: Consulted in the appointment of Electoral Registration Officers.
* Action Required: Collaborate with the State Election Commissioner in the election process.
Citizens/Voters in the 13 Wards:
* Impact: Affected by the by-elections to fill vacant councilor positions.
* Action Required: Participate in the electoral process to elect their representatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Rakesh Mehta: State Election Commissioner of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957: Act mentioned in the notification, under Section 7B of which the powers are conferred
Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Act, 2011: Amendment to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing territory for which the election is being conducted
Delhi Municipal Corporation Election of Councillors Rules, 2012: Rules governing the election of councillors for the Municipal Corporation
North Delhi Municipal Corporation: One of the Municipal Corporations where byeelections are to be held.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation: One of the Municipal Corporations where byeelections are to be held.
East Delhi Municipal Corporation: One of the Municipal Corporations where byeelections are to be held.