Section 166
Delegation of functions of the State Government with regard to requisitioning.
The Representation of the People Act, 1951
About this Act
An Act to provide for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses, the corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections and the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections.
The State
Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any powers conferred or any duty
imposed on that Government by any of the provisions of sections 160 to 165 shall, under such conditions,
if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged by such officer or class of officers
as may be so specified.