Overview
- The Election Commission issued the appointment under Section 13A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, following consultation with the Delhi government.
- Ashok Kumar has been told to assume charge immediately, with the Delhi government required to submit a compliance report within a week.
- While serving as CEO, he will hold no additional charge under the Delhi government except designation as Secretary in charge of the Election Department.
- The Chief Secretary has been asked to republish the notification in the Delhi Gazette and ensure the prompt handover.
- Kumar replaces R Alice Vaz, who was transferred last month and had continued as CEO, and he previously served as secretary in the Delhi government’s general administration department.