(1) The preparation of electoral rolls for and the conduct of elections to all municipalities in the State shall be under the superintendence, direction and control of the State Election Commission.
(2) All elections to the Municipalities shall be held under the supervision and control of the State Election Commission and for this purpose, it shall have power to give such directions as it may deem necessary to the Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, District Collector, Commissioner of Municipality or any officer or servant of the Government and of the Municipalities so as to ensure efficient conduct of elections under this Act.
(3) For the purposes of this section, the Government shall provide the State Election Commission with such staff as may be necessary.
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(4) On the request of the State Election Commission, the State Government shall place at the disposal of the Commission such staff of the State Government and Municipalities for the purpose of preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections under this Act.
(5) The State Election Commissioner may, subject to control and revision, delegate his powers to such officers, as he may deem necessary.