Section 3 in U.P. Zila Panchayats (Election of Adhyaksha and UP-Adhyaksha and Settlement of Election Disputes) Rules, 1994
3. Mukhya Nirvachan Adhikari (Panchayat) and the Returning Officer.
(1)The Mukhya Nirvachan Adhikari (Panchayat) appointed by the State Government, as required by the State Election Commission, shall, under the superintendence, direction and control of the State Election Commission, perform all the functions relating to the conduct of elections.(2)The District Magistrate shall be the Returning Officer for conducting election under these rules.
