Who appoints the Returning Officers/Assistance Returning Officer (Nagarpalika)?
Under section 443(3) and 443(4) of the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007 the District Election Officer (Nagarpalika) on being authorized by the State Election Commission appoints Returning Officer (Nagarpalika) who shall not be below the rank of Deputy Collector. To assist the Returning Officer (Nagarpalika) in the discharge of his function, the District Election Officer (Nagarpalika) with approval or authority of the Commission appoints one or more Assistant Returning Officer (Nagarpalika), who shall be an Officer of the State Government.