IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.7699 of 2011 RAM KISHORE THAKUR . Versus THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION( PANCHAYAT) & ORS. ----------- 2. 03.05.2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State Election Commission. The petitioner is stated to have represented with regard to certain errors in location of polling booths as published on 10.4.2011, under the signatures of the Block Panchayat Raj Officer and the Block Development Officer, Saraiya. The location of a polling booth is primarily an executive function for which the Commission is best suited itself, but to be exercised in accordance with the statutory procedure provided under Rules 26 and 27 of the Bihar Panchayat Election Rules, 2006. Under the aforesaid Rules, the location of the booth is selected by the District Election Officer with the approval of the State Election Commission. The latter can make changes in the list after publication but not vice versa. Let the State Election Commission examine the grievances of the petitioner in light of the statutory provisions and take appropriate action, if necessary, in accordance with law. 2 The elections are stated to be scheduled on 12.5.2011. The Commission is naturally expected to act accordingly keeping the same in mind. The writ application stands disposed. P. Kumar ( Navin Sinha, J.)