Executive Summary:
This notification from the Election Commission of India, dated June 1, 2015, designates District Election Officers for each district in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It specifies the officers and their respective areas of jurisdiction, superseding a previous notification from June 11, 2008. This order is issued in consultation with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Key Points / Main Content:
Designation of District Election Officers:
* For each district in Delhi, an officer is designated as the District Election Officer.
* The designation is made by the Election Commission of India in consultation with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Jurisdiction Specification:
* The area of jurisdiction for each designated officer is specified in the notification.
* The area of jurisdiction corresponds to the assembly constituencies.
Supersession of Previous Notification:
* This notification supersedes the Election Commission of India's earlier notification No. 508DL2008, dated June 11, 2008.
Table of Officers and Jurisdictions:
* The notification includes a table specifying the District, the designated District Election Officer (typically the Deputy Commissioner), and the officer's area of jurisdiction (Assembly Constituencies).
* **North West District**: Deputy Commissioner, North West; Jurisdiction: Rithala, Mundka, Kirari, Sultanpur Mazra (SC), Mangol Puri (SC), Shalimar Bagh, Tri Nagar.
* **North East District**: Deputy Commissioner, North East; Jurisdiction: Seelampur, Ghonda, Gokalpur (SC), Mustafabad, Karawal Nagar.
* **South District**: Deputy Commissioner, South; Jurisdiction: Malviya Nagar, Mehrauli, Chhatarpur, Deoli (SC), Ambedkar Nagar (SC).
* **Central District**: Deputy Commissioner, Central; Jurisdiction: Burari, Timarpur, Sadar Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Matia Mahal, Ballimaran, Karol Bagh (SC).
* **South West District**: Deputy Commissioner, South West; Jurisdiction: Vikaspuri, Uttam Nagar, Dwarka, Matiala, Najafgarh, Bijwasan, Palam.
* **East District**: Deputy Commissioner, East; Jurisdiction: Trilokpuri (SC), Kondli (SC), Patparganj, Laxmi Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Gandhi Nagar.
* **West District**: Deputy Commissioner, West; Jurisdiction: Nangloi Jat, Moti Nagar, Madipur (SC), Rajouri Garden, Hari Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri.
* **North District**: Deputy Commissioner, North; Jurisdiction: Narela, Adarsh Nagar, Badli, Bawana (SC), Rohini, Shakurbasti, Wazirpur, Model Town.
* **New Delhi District**: Deputy Commissioner, New Delhi; Jurisdiction: Patel Nagar (SC), Delhi Cantt., Rajendra Nagar, New Delhi, R.K. Puram, Greater Kailash.
* **Shahdara District**: Deputy Commissioner, Shahdara; Jurisdiction: Vishwas Nagar, Shahdara, Seemapuri (SC), Rohtas Nagar, Babarpur.
* **South East District**: Deputy Commissioner, South East; Jurisdiction: Jangpura, Kasturba Nagar, Sangam Vihar, Kalkaji, Tughlakabad, Badarpur, Okhla.
Impact Analysis:
Election Commission of India:
* Impact: Responsible for issuing the notification and ensuring its implementation.
* Action Required: Oversee the designated officers in their roles and ensure the smooth conduct of elections in Delhi.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi:
* Impact: Consulted in the designation process.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the designated District Election Officers and the Election Commission of India to facilitate the election process.
District Election Officers (Deputy Commissioners):
* Impact: Designated as the responsible authority for election-related activities in their respective districts.
* Action Required: Exercise jurisdiction over their assigned areas and perform duties as outlined in the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and related regulations.
Residents and Voters of Delhi:
* Impact: Affected by the administration and oversight of the election process in their respective districts.
* Action Required: Engage with the designated District Election Officer for any election-related concerns or information.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The organization responsible for conducting elections in India, which issued this notification.
Representation of the People Act, 1950: An Indian law governing the allocation of seats and delimitation of constituencies for elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, which was consulted by the Election Commission of India.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
District Election Officer: An officer designated for each district to oversee the election process.
North West Delhi: A district within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Deputy Commissioner: The administrative head of a district in Delhi, who is designated as the District Election Officer.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The official name for the territory containing New Delhi and its surrounding urban area.