Section 122(4) in The Bihar Panchayat Election Rules, 2006
(4)The oath/affirmation to a Member of Panchayat Samiti, Pramukh and Up-pramukh shall be administered by an officer not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Officer, authorised by the District Election Officer, and to a Member of Zila Parishad, Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha by the District Magistrate.
