State election commission (India)
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States Election Commission (India) is an autonomous and Constitutional body constituted in States and Union Territories of India for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 safeguards the powers of Election Commission. States Election Commission in India are responsible for elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. They are appointed by Governor of state.
History and administration
[edit]State Election Commission in India for respective states were formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950[1] to supervise state level elections.[2] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor.[3][4] To ensure the autonomy of the position the state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
Responsibilities
[edit]States Election Commission in India are responsible for the following:[1][5]
- Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
- Conducting elections for Municipalities in State.
- Conducting elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions: village panchayats, block panchayats, and district panchayats.
- Model code of conduct implemented in elections for local bodies.
- Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.
- Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.
Structure
[edit]The State Election Commissioner is the head of the commission and is assisted by additional commissioners and secretaries.
At the district level, the conduct and supervision of the elections are the responsibility of the district collector/district magistrate. The Collector is assisted by various government department officials at the time of the election. The returning officer (RO), assistant returning officer (ARO), and booth-level officer (BLO) are the other officials, respectively.
Composition
[edit]State Election Commission consists of Chief Electoral Officer[2] and as many members and staff specified as are required by the Acts of respective State Governments. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations.[6]
Constitutional requirements
[edit]State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.[7] State Election Commissions were formed as per Article 243K of the Constitution, similar to setting up of Election commission of India as per Article 324.[2]
List of state election commissions
[edit]Following is the list of Election Commissions for each state and union territory in India:[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)?". Business Standard India. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ a b c "State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers". The Indian Express. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "India Code: Section Details". www.indiacode.nic.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994". www.bareactslive.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications". The Statesman. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "State election commissioners should be independent, says SC". www.telegraphindia.com. 13 March 2021.
- ^ "India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India". www.elections.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "state-wise". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 7 December 2021.