Representation of the People Act, 1950
13A. Chief electoral officers
(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.