Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The District Election Officer is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls for a Parliamentary constituency.
2. The District Election Officer appoints the Presiding Officers and the Polling Officers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls for a Parliamentary / assembly constituency.
Statement 2 is correct. The Returning officer is appointed for every constituency. The Presiding officer is appointed for polling booth. The Presiding Officer with the assistance of polling officers conducts the poll at a polling station. The District Election Officer appoints the Presiding Officers and the Polling Officers.
| Important Tips District Election Officer (DEO) supervises the election work of a district. He is Subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the Chief Electoral Officer. |
