State election commission (India)
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States Election Commission is an autonomous and constitutional body empowered to conduct free and fair elections to local self government institutions in the states and union territories of India. Established as per the provisions of Article 243 of the Constitution of India, the states Election Commissions are responsible for conducting elections for the local bodies at the state level. It is supervised by a state election commissioner appointed by the Governor of the corresponding state.
Structure
State Election Commissions are autonomous bodies that were formed as per the Article 243K of the Constitution of India.[1][2][3] It is headed by a state election commissioner, who is appointed by the Governor of the respective state.[4][5] The term of the commissioner can be a maximum of five years from the date on which he/she assumes his office. However, the commissioner retires from office if he/she attains the age of sixty-five years before the expiry of the term. The commissioner can also be removed if found to be of unsound mind, declared insolvent, or convicted of criminal offences.[5] The commission consists of as many members and staff specified as are required by the acts of respective state governments. Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any central or state government organisations.[6]
Functions
States Election Commission in India are responsible for the supervision of state level elections.[1] It is responsible for conducting elections to urban local bodies such as municipal corporations and municipalities, and panchayat institutions such as village panchayats, block panchayats, and district councils. It is also responsible for the implementation of a model code of conduct during the election process, and updation of electoral rolls.[1][7]
At the states and union territories, the elections to the national, the state legislative assemblies, state legislative councils and the offices of the president are conducted under the direction of the Election Commission of India and is supervised by the chief electoral officer of the state or union territory. At the district and constituency levels, election related work is carried out by the district election officers, electoral registration officers and returning officers.[8]
List of state election commissions
Following is the list of Election Commissions for each state and union territory in India:[9]
See also
References
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- ^ "State-wise election commissions". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 7 December 2021.