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Section 10 inserted with marginal heading by Act No.28 of 2005. Powers and functions of the State Election Commissioner. State Election Commission. 30 [Act No. II of 1956] (4) On the request of the State Election Commission, the State Government shall place at the disposal of the Commission such staff of the State Government and the Municipal Corporations for the purpose of conduct of elections under this Act. (5) The State Election Commissioner may, subject to control and revision, delegate his powers to such officers as he may deem necessary.] 54[(6) The State Election Commission shall issue the notification and schedule for general election and elections for casual vacancies in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in concurrence with the State Government, which while giving concurrence has to consider matters pertaining to Law and Order situation, internal security, availability of police, security personnel, home guards, central armed police forces and the logistics of their deployment, availability of staff for election related duties, availability and procurement of election related material and premises for polling and counting, conduct of elections to other legislative and statutory bodies, natural calamities and seasonal conditions including drinking water situation and agricultural season, major fairs and festivals, education calendar and examination in schools and colleges, onset of any epidemic diseases, operations relating to collection of vital statistics like census or any other enumeration and matters involving public interest and any other administrative exigencies.] 55[11. [XXX]]