Section 8(1) in Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Elections) Rules, 1995
(1)Conduct of election of members of District Panchayat. - The State Election Commissioner or the District Election Officer specifically authorised in this connection, may appoint an officer of the Government not below the rank of the Secretary of the District Panchayat to be the Returning Officer for the conduct of election of Territorial Ward members of the District Panchayat.
