Explain the Constitutional responsibilities of the Election Commission of India ? (A question in CS Mains Exam Paper II 1988 )

1) Explain the Constitutional responsibilities of the Election Commission of India ?

(A question in CS Mains Exam Paper II 1988 )

2) Describe the composition and functions of the Election Commission of India 

(A question in CS Mains Exam Paper II 1993 )

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1)Developments in 2023, in the context of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners appointment  :

 

1) On 2^nd March, 2023, the Supreme Court (SC) made a ruling regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Elections Commissioners (ECs) in India.

2) The bench delivered its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of Election Commissioners and the Chief Election Commissione

3) Further, in November, 2022, the Court had noted that the appointment of Arun Goel as EC had been carried out with “lightning speed”, with the procedure taking less than 24 hours on November 18 from start to finish.

4) The SC directed the Central Government to form a high-power panel consisting of the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India.

5) Part XV of the Indian Constitution deals with elections and provides for the establishment of the Election Commission of India.

6) Articles 324-329 contained in the Constitution contain provisions relating to the powers, functions, tenure, eligibility etc. of the Commission and its members.

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