Declaration of Certain Police Officers/Personnel as Designated Officers Under the Control of the Election Commission (17 Ex II 2 v5)
The Governor of Tamil Nadu, through the Government of Tamil Nadu Home (POL-XIII) Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 51 dated 19th January 2015, designating specified police officers and personnel as officers under the control of the Election Commission for the bye-election in the 139-Srirangam Assembly Constituency. The notification concerns election administration and does not govern land, property ownership, planning, registration or development.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 51 of the Government of Tamil Nadu Home (POL-XIII) Department, dated 19th January 2015, was issued under section 28-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. It designates specified police officers and personnel for election-related duties connected with the bye-election scheduled for 13th February 2015 in the 139-Srirangam Assembly Constituency.
The designated officers are treated as being on deputation to the Election Commission during the election period. During that period, they are subject to the Election Commission's control, superintendence and discipline.
Officers and personnel covered
The Government of Tamil Nadu notification covers the following officers:
- Director General of Police.
- Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order).
- Inspector General of Police, Central Zone, Tiruchirappalli.
- Commissioner of Police, Tiruchirappalli.
- Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tiruchirappalli Range.
- Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirappalli District.
- Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.
It also covers police officials subordinate to these officers, up to the level of Police Constables. Any other police officers or officials performing election-related duties for the bye-election are also included.
Period of Election Commission control
The deputation period begins on the date of the notification calling for the bye-election. It ends on the date when the election result is declared.
Throughout that period, the designated police officers and personnel come under the control, superintendence and discipline of the Election Commission for their election-related responsibilities.
Relevance to land and property
The Government of Tamil Nadu notification is limited to police arrangements and administrative control during the 139-Srirangam Assembly Constituency bye-election. It does not contain provisions about land title, ownership, sale, registration, planning permission, land use, acquisition, valuation or property tax.
Property buyers, owners and land professionals do not need to take any property-related action based on this notification. Its direct effect is on the police officers and personnel assigned to election duties.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect my land or property in Srirangam?
No. The notification designates police personnel for election duties and places them under Election Commission control. It does not contain any land or property provisions.
Which election did the notification cover?
It covered the bye-election scheduled for 13th February 2015 to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the 139-Srirangam Assembly Constituency.
How long were the police personnel under Election Commission control?
The period began on the date of the notification calling for the election and ended on the date the election result was declared.
Were police constables included as designated officers?
Yes. The notification includes subordinate police officials up to the level of Police Constables, as well as other police officers or officials performing election-related duties.
