Section 7 of The Madhya Pradesh Krishak Sangathan (Nirvachan) Niyam, 1999 — Duties of Assistant Returning Officer
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Official Legislative Text
Subject to the control of the Returning Officer, every Assistant Returning Officer shall be competent to perform all or any of the duties of the Returning Officer.
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Summary
- Every Assistant Returning Officer is legally allowed to perform any or all the duties of a Returning Officer.
- The Assistant Returning Officer must always work under the direct control and supervision of the Returning Officer.
- This provision ensures that the election process can continue even if the Returning Officer is busy with other tasks.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can an Assistant Returning Officer perform all the duties of a Returning Officer under Section 7?
Yes, they are competent to perform all or any functions of the Returning Officer.
2. Who supervises the work of the Assistant Returning Officer?
According to Section 7, they work subject to the control of the Returning Officer.
3. Is an Assistant Returning Officer legally authorized to make decisions during an election?
Yes, Section 7 makes them competent to perform the functions necessary for the election under the Returning Officer's control.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 7 of the Act, whose control is the Assistant Returning Officer subject to?
Q2.What is the extent of functions an Assistant Returning Officer can perform under Section 7?
Q3.If a Returning Officer is absent, can the Assistant Returning Officer legally sign election documents?
Q4.Based on Section 6 and Section 7, which statement is true?