खालीलपैकी कोणत्या अधिकाऱ्याच्या नियुक्ती संबंधिची तरतूद अनुसूचित जाती आणि अनुसूचित जमाती (अत्याचार प्रतिबंध) नियम, 1995 अंतर्गत होत नाही ?

The correct answer is Option C (Zonal officer).

Key Points:
• Statutory Officers under SC/ST (PoA) Rules, 1995:
• The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 specify three distinct administrative and police authorities:
• 1. Investigating Officer (Rule 7): Police officer not below the rank of a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) appointed to investigate atrocities.
• 2. Nodal Officer (Rule 14): An officer not below the rank of Secretary to the State Government appointed to coordinate district magistrates and superintendents of police.
• 3. Special Officer (Rule 10): An officer not below the rank of Additional District Magistrate appointed for sensitive districts to maintain peace and order.
• Zonal Officer: There is no provision in the 1995 Rules providing for the appointment of a 'Zonal Officer'.
• Hence, Zonal Officer is not prescribed.
• Key Takeaway: The SC/ST Rules 1995 mandate Investigating Officers (Rule 7), Special Officers (Rule 10), and Nodal Officers (Rule 14), but omit any 'Zonal Officer'.