Question

What is the role of election commission?

Answer 1

1.it takes decision on every aspect of code of conduct and control of elections from announcement of election to the declaration of result
2.implements code of conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it 
3.during elections , election commission may order the govt to follow some guidelines to prevent use and misuse of governmental power to enhance its chance to win
source : 9th class civics ncert books

Answer 2

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes toLok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state legislatures and the offices of the President and Vice President in India. Election Commission operates under the authority of Constitution, and subsequently enacted Representation of the People Act. The Supreme Court of India has held that where the enacted laws are silent or make insufficient provision to deal with a given situation in the conduct of elections, the Election Commission has the residuary powers under the Constitution to act in an appropriate manner.