Section 3 of The Madhya Pradesh Krishak Sangathan (Nirvachan) Niyam, 1999 — Administrative set-up for conduct of elections
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Official Legislative Text
(1) The Commissioner of the Revenue Division appointed under Section 33 of the Act shall be the Divisional Election Authority for the purpose of conducting elections within his jurisdiction.(2) The election of members and President/Chairperson of the Management Committee of the Krishak Sangathan shall be conducted under the supervision, direction, and control of the Divisional Election Authority.(3) The District Collector shall be the District Election Authority. The duties of the Divisional Election Authority under these rules may also be performed by the District Election Authority within his jurisdiction, as authorized by the Divisional Election Authority.(4) The Additional Collector of the district shall be the Additional District Election Authority. In the district, the Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue), as the case may be, shall be the Deputy District Election Authority.(5) The Additional District Election Authority and the Deputy District Election Authority shall perform such duties as assigned to them by the District Election Authority. The District Election Authority may, in writing, authorize the District Election Officer or the Deputy District Election Authority to exercise any of the powers vested in him under these rules in any local area of the district regarding the Water Users Association, Distributary Committee, or Project Committee of that area.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- The Revenue Division Commissioner is appointed as the Divisional Election Authority for their area.
- Elections for members and chairpersons are conducted under the supervision and control of the Divisional Election Authority.
- The District Collector serves as the District Election Authority and can perform divisional tasks if authorized.
- The Additional Collector is designated as the Additional District Election Authority.
- The Tahsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue) is designated as the Deputy District Election Authority.
- The District Election Authority can give written authorization to the Deputy or Additional authorities to use specific powers.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is the Divisional Election Authority under Section 3?
The Divisional Election Authority is the Commissioner of the Revenue Division.
2. Can an Additional Collector handle election duties under Section 3?
Yes, the Additional Collector is designated as the Additional District Election Authority.
3. What is the role of a Tahsildar in the election setup according to Section 3?
A Tahsildar is designated as a Deputy District Election Authority.
4. Who oversees the election of a chairperson of a farmers' organization under Section 3?
These elections are conducted under the supervision and control of the Divisional Election Authority.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Which officer holds the position of Divisional Election Authority under Section 3?
Q2.Under Section 3, who is designated as the Deputy District Election Authority?
Q3.Can a District Collector perform the functions of a Divisional Election Authority under Section 3?