Question

2. With reference to the Election Commission in India, explain the following:
a. Who constitutes the Election Commission? Who is the head of Election Commission? Who appoints him? (3)
b. What is the term of the Election Commissioners? What happen in case there is a difference in opinion between the Election Commissioners? (3)
c. State any four functions of the Election Commission.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) The Election Commission currently consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. The decisions of the commission are taken by a majority vote. Sushil Chandra is the current 24th Chief Election Commissioner and the two Election Commissioners are Rajiv Kumar and Anup Chandra Pandey. The president appoints election commissioner

b) The Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner shall hold office. for a term of six years from the date on which he assumes his office. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or two other election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.

c) The election commission has the right to allow symbols to the political parties. It gives recognition to the national parties, state parties and regional parties. It sets limits on poll expenses. The commission prepare electoral rolls and update the voter's list from time to time.