Under the Act, Presiding Officer means?
- Presiding officer appointed under this Act for polling station
- An Assistant Presiding Officer performing functions of Presiding Officer
- Neither A nor B
- Both A & B
Explanation
Under the Elections Act, the term "Presiding Officer" includes not only the official specifically appointed as the presiding officer for a polling station but also any Assistant Presiding Officer who is performing the functions of the Presiding Officer in their absence.
Hence, both are included under the definition.