Describe the powers and functions of election commission of India
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The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country.
The State Election Commission Is An Independent Organisation That Conducts Elections To Three Types Of Rural Local Bodies (Rlbs) I.E., Zilla, Taluka And Gram Panchayats, And Four Types Of Urban Local Bodies (Ulbs) I.E., Municipal Corporations, City Municipal Councils, Town Municipal Councils And Town Panchayats.
→ The Election Commission of India is an independent body that makes sure that free and fair elections are conducted in the country.
→ It announces the dates of the elections.
→ The commission divides the state/nation [according to the type of election] to different constituencies,
→ It makes a list of eligible voters in each constituency.
→ It accepts the nomination forms of various candidates, cross – verifies them and makes a final list of voters.
→ It implements the códe of conduct and makes sure that all the candidates follow them.
→ When elections are declared, all government officials and employees work under the Election Commission.
→ The Election Commission also has the power to eliminate an election if it finds out that unfair means had been used.
These are some of the basic powers and functions of the Election Commission of India.