Question

Who appoints the election commissioner. Elaborate the powers of electoral commissioner?

Answer 1

The election commissioner is appointed by the president of India

 The election commission prepares the electoral rolls where the

name father’s name, age, etc of the voter are clearly mentioned.

 It plans the election schedule, appoints the election officials and

ensures that free and fair elections are held.

 The election commission allots symbols and prints ballot papers.

 It implements the Code Of Conduct and punishes any candidate or

party who violates it.

 It scrutinizes the nomination papers and ensures that the party in

power doesn’t get an undue advantage over other parties or

individuals.

 Fixing of election date.

 Checking undue interference of the Party-in-power

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