Section 239(2)(a) in Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994
(a)No person shall be qualified for appointment as [Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner] [Substituted for the words 'State Election Commission' by Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Amendment) Act, 1998 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1998).] unless he is or has been an officer of the Government not below the rank of Secretary to the Government.