Question

Q. At the state level, the appointment of the Chief Electoral Officer is done by:

• A. The chief election commissioner in consultation with the Central Election Commissioner.
• B. The state government in consultation with the chief election commissioner.
• C. The District Magistrate in consultation with the chief election commissioner.
• D. The chief election commissioner in consultation with the state government.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The chief election commissioner in consultation with the state government.

Explanation:

At the state level, the Election Commission is assisted by the chief electoral officer who is appointed by the chief election commissioner in consultation with the state government. Below this, at the district level, the collector acts as the district returning officer. He appoints a returning officer for every constituency in the district and a presiding officer for every polling booth in the constituency. Hence option d is correct.