1,(1) There shall be for each State a chief electoral officer who
shall be such officer of Government as the Election Commission may, in consultation with that
Government, designate or nominate in this behalf.
(2) Subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission, the
chief electoral officer shall supervise the preparation, revision and correction of all electoral rolls in
the State under this Act.
1. Ins. by s. 9, ibid.