Question

Explain the major function of election commission of india

Answer 1

The main functions of the Election Commission of India are among others.

(a) Control and Conduct of the Elections : Election Commission takes decision on every aspect of conducting and controlling elections from the time of declaration of elections to the announcement of results.

(b) Code of Conduct : The Election Commission can implement the code of conduct and punish any party or candidates guilty of breaking or violating any rule.

(c) Can order the government : During the period of elections, Election Commission can order the government to follow its guidelines on matters including transfer of government officials.

(d) Discharges duty : During election, Election commission discharges duty to government officials. Thus, on election duty government officers work under the control of election commission.

(e) Reprimand the government : In the present political scenario the Election Commission has expanded its power. Now the Election Commission reprimand the government and administration for their lapses. It can even order for repoll.

Answer 2

1.The Election Commission of India isconsidered as the guardian of free and reasonable elections.

2. To supervise, direct, control and conduct all elections to parliamentand state legislature as also to the office of President and Vice-President of India.

3. To allot election symbols to different political partiesand individual candidates.