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Election Commission of India

The Election Commission of India is a permanent constitutional body established in 1950 by Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. It supervises elections to the national and state legislatures and the offices of President and Vice President. The Commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, who are appointed by the President for a term of six years or up to age 65. The Commission enjoys autonomy and takes control of government resources during elections to ensure their free and fair conduct. Its key functions include demarcating constituencies, maintaining electoral rolls, overseeing candidate nominations and campaign financing, and allotting election dates and symbols to political parties.

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Election Commission of India

The Election Commission of India is a permanent constitutional body established in 1950 by Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. It supervises elections to the national and state legislatures and the offices of President and Vice President. The Commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, who are appointed by the President for a term of six years or up to age 65. The Commission enjoys autonomy and takes control of government resources during elections to ensure their free and fair conduct. Its key functions include demarcating constituencies, maintaining electoral rolls, overseeing candidate nominations and campaign financing, and allotting election dates and symbols to political parties.

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Election Commission of India

Election Commission of India is an important body in the World's Largest Democracy


Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body.
Article 324 of the Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India.
Election Commission was established on 25th January 1950.
It supervises the conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and elections to the offices of
President and Vice-President of India.
It consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. Previously, there were no Election
Commissioners.
Appointment of Election Commissioners
The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
The status, salary and perks of election commissioners are equivalent to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.
Other members can be removed by the President in consultation with the Chief Election Commissioner
The President may appoint Regional Election Commissioners in consultation with the CEC before elections to the
Parliament or Assemblies. The regional election commissioners resign after the elections
The Chief Election Commissioner cannot hold any office of profit after retirement.
The Chief Election Commissioner cannot be reappointed to the post
Powers of the Election Commission
The EC enjoys complete autonomy and is insulated from any interference from the Executive
It also functions as a quasi-judiciary body regarding matters related to elections and electoral disputes
Its recommendations are binding on the President of India
However, its decisions are subject to judicial review by High Courts and the Supreme Court acting on electoral
petitions
During the election process, the entire Central and state government machinery (including paramilitary and police
forces) is deemed to be on deputation to the Commission
The Commission takes effective control of government personnel, movable and immovable property for successful
conduct of elections
Functions of the Election Commission
Demarcation of constituencies
Preparation of electoral rolls
Issue notification of election dates and schedules
Establish and enforce code of conduct
Scrutiny of nomination papers of candidates
Scrutiny of election expenses
Allot symbols and accord recognition to political parties
Render advice to the President and Governors regarding disqualification of MPs and MLAs
Allot schedules for broadcast and telecast of party campaigns
Grant exemptions to persons from disqualifications imposed by judicial decisions

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