• The Constitution provides for an independent election commission to ensure free and fair election to the Parliament, the State legislature and the offices of President and Vice-President.


• Consists of Chief Election Commissioner +2 Election Commissioners. They all enjoy equal powers.


• The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President and the other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Election Commissioner. Article 324 also provides for the appointment of Regional Commissioners at the time of General Elections after consultation with the Election Commission.


• Election Commissioners are appointed for a term of 5yrs.


• They are not eligible for re-appointment. Also, they cannot hold any office of profit after their retirement.


• The term of 5yrs can by cut short by resignation or removal by President on recommendation of the Parliament (Same as that of Judge of the Supreme Court).

• Preparation of electoral rolls & keeping voters list updated.


• Preparation of code of conductor for all political parties.


• Recognition of various political parties & allotment of election symbols.


• Appointment of election officers to look into disputes concerning election arrangements.


• To examine the returns of election expenses filed by the candidate.

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