Section 12 in Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Elections) Rules, 1995
12. Appointment of Presiding Officers and Polling Officers.
- The Returning Officer shall appoint a Presiding Officer and Polling Officers in accordance with the scale prescribed by the State Election Commission for each polling station:Provided that [only officers and servants of the Government,] [Substituted by G.O. Ms. No. 175, Rural Development (PE), dated the 28th August 1997.] Local Authorities, Co-operative Institutions or undertakings owned by the State or Central Government or aided schools may be appointed for this purpose.
