Observer Hand Book
Observer Hand Book is a set of instructions extracted from the directions/orders of the Commission, however, the Observer Hand Book is indicative, and new/updated/modified instructions/orders/directions are issued by various divisions of the Commission from time to time. Recently, the Commission has also issued the Broad Guidelines for Conduct of General/Bye-election during COVID-19. You are required to familiarize yourselves with these guidelines and in case of any specific query/doubt, you are requested to consult the Commission/ Chief Electoral Officer concerned.
Observers of the Election Commission of India are appointed under the powers conferred on it by Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the plenary powers available to the Commission under the Constitution of India. They are the appointees of the Commission working under the superintendence, control and discipline of the Commission for the period from their appointment until the process of election is completed.
You can download the Observer Hand Book PDF using the link given below.
