The Election Machinery in each State is headed by a Chief Electoral officer. He is appointed by the Election Commission in consultation with the concerned State Government under section 13A of the Representation of Peoples Act 1950 making the Chief Electoral Officer as statutory post. The Chief Electoral Officer, subject to the superintendence, direction, and control of the Election Commission, shall supervise the preparation and revision of all Electoral Rolls and conduct of Elections in the State for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly.

Ensuring the conduct of free and fair polls shall remain the prime objective of the office of the Chief Electoral Officer.

I am happy to inform you that I have taken over the charge of CEO with effect from forenoon of 12/07/2021. I request to all the stakeholders for extending cooperation for achieving the above objective.

SANJAY KAUL IAS

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
&
CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER
Kerala