Who appoints the District Election Officers (Panchayat) ?
Under Section 125 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006 the State Election Commission designates or nominates the District Magistrate as the District Election Officer (Panchayat) for each district. The District Election Officer coordinates and supervises all works relating to conduct of elections within his jurisdiction subject to the direction, control and superintendence of the Commission. The District Election Officer (Panchayat) may appoint one or more Deputy District Election Officer (Panchayat) for his assistance with the approval of the State Election Commission.
