Section 13CC of The Representation of the People Act, 1950 in hindi
1[13CC. Chief Electoral Officers, District Election Officers, etc., deemed to be on deputation to Election Commission.—The officers referred to in this Part and any other officer or staff employed in connection with the preparation, revision and correction of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections shall be deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission for the period during which they are so employed and such officers and staff shall, during that period, be subject to the control, superintendence and discipline of the Election Commission.]
Summary
- All officers mentioned in this part of the Act are deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission.
- This includes chief electoral officers, district election officers, electoral registration officers, and assistant electoral registration officers.
- This also includes any other officer or staff hired to prepare, revise, and correct voter lists, or to conduct elections.
- This status of deputation (temporary transfer to another department) lasts for the entire period they are doing this election work.
- During this time, all such officers and staff are under the direct control, supervision, and discipline of the Election Commission.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does "deemed to be on deputation" mean for state officers?
It means they are legally treated as temporarily transferred to the service of the Election Commission for the duration of their election work.
2. Who does this deputation rule apply to?
It applies to all officers mentioned in this Part (such as Chief Electoral Officers, District Election Officers, and Electoral Registration Officers) and any other staff employed in preparing voter lists or conducting elections.
3. How long does this deputation status last?
It lasts for the specific period during which the officers and staff are employed in connection with the preparation of rolls or the conduct of elections.
4. Who has disciplinary authority over these officers while they are on deputation?
The Election Commission has exclusive control, superintendence, and discipline over them during this period.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 13CC of The Representation of the People Act, 1950, which of the following is true for staff employed in correcting electoral rolls?
Q2.Under Section 13CC of The Representation of the People Act, 1950, during the period of their election employment, who has disciplinary authority over the Chief Electoral Officers and District Election Officers?
Q3.Under Section 13CC of The Representation of the People Act, 1950, which specific tasks trigger the "deemed deputation" status for government employees?
Q4.Under Section 13CC of The Representation of the People Act, 1950, how long does the deemed deputation status of an Electoral Registration Officer designated under Section 13B last?