Strengthening the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal Date: July 17, 2025 Issued by: Secretariat of the Election Commission of India To: Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal Subject: Functional Independence and Administrative Strengthening of the Office of Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal The Election Commission of India has emphasized the need for enhancing the functional and administrative independence of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal. The Commission refers to the notification dated March 28, 2025, under Section 13A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, appointing Shri Manoj Kumar Agarwal, IAS, as the CEO of West Bengal. Subsequent government notifications have confirmed his appointment and designated him as ex-officio Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs (Election) Department, Government of West Bengal. However, the Commission has expressed concern over the current lack of financial and administrative autonomy avai...
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