What are the powers of election commission of india for conducting free and fair election write any four points?
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election commission
It was established on January 25, 1950. The major aim of election commission of India is to define and control the process for elections conducted and opperate democracy.
Administrative Powers
To decide the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
To organize and periodically amend electoral rolls and to register all qualified voters.
To inform the dates & schedules of election and to scrutinize the nomination papers.
To grant recognition to political parties & allot election symbols to them.
To act as a court for settling disputes related to granting of recognition to political parties and allotment of election symbol to them.
ECI appoints the following-
Chief Electoral Officer
District Election Officer
Returning Officer
Electoral Registration Officer