In which way dose the Election commission enjoy the same kind of independence as the judiciary ?
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An election commission is an Independent body responsible for holding free and fair elections in India. To make sure that election commission doesn't act in a partisan manner nor under the influence of legislature or executive branch of the government , there are sufficient provisions that gurantees its independence and makes it powerful.
Just like the Judiciary of our country which is an independent institution , which acts in a fair and impartial manner and not in a partisan manner. Its decisions are not influenced either by the legislative or the executive branch of the government. The Judiciary acts on the basis of evidence and not as per the whims and fancies of any party, the election commission also enjoys a degree of autonomy
a. An EC is an autonomous body , independent of government control.
b. The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commission (CEC).After the appointment, the CEC is neither answerable to the government nor the President.
c.EC takes all decisions related to elections. It declares the election dates, prepare electoral rolls, declare results.
d.The EC has the power of punishing those candidates/parties who violate the Model Code of Conduct.
e. During elections, the EC sets guidelines for the government, so that government does not misuses its powers.
g.The government officials, who are on election duty, work under the EC and not the government.
In this way, election commission ensures equality in exercising one's franchise and also in contesting elections.
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The Election commission enjoys the same kind of independence as the judiciary enjoys.
1. Election commission is an independent and autonomous body.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India and after the appointment he is not answerable to the President nor the government.
3. Election commission has the power to conduct and control the process of elections from the announcement of elections to the commencement of elections.
4. Election commission has the power to punish those candidates who violates the code of conduct.
5. During elections, all the government officials work under the election commission not the government.
6. It can issue the guidelines during the election for the government to follow during the election to prevent it misusing its powers.