Chhattisgarh State Election Commission

Chhattisgarh State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Chhattisgarh for ensuring that elections in are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 243K and 243 ZA and Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of State Election Commissions. Chhattisgarh State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. Chhattisgarh State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh State Election Commission
Agency overview
JurisdictionChhattisgarh
HeadquartersState Election Commission, Ph.No-0771-2236235,2236830.Website-cgec.cg@nic.in
Agency executive
  • Thakur Ram Singh.[1], Chief Election Commissioner.
Websitecgsec.gov.in ceochhattisgarh.nic.in

History and Administration

Chhattisgarh State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950[2] to supervise state level elections.[3] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor.[4][5] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Chhattisgarh state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

Powers and Responsibilities

Chhattisgarh States Election Commission is responsible for the following:[2][6]

  • Releasing election schedule.[7]
  • Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
  • Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.[8]
  • Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
  • Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.[9]
  • Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
  • Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.
  • Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.
  • Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.
  • Declaration of results of elections held for Municipal Corporations in State.
  • Declaration of results of elections held for Municipal panchayats in State
  • Ordering repoll if needed.
  • Making arrangements for Statewide polls.[10]
  • Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.
  • Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.
  • Decision on conducting elections.
  • Ensure proper counting of votes polled in local body polls.
  • Declaring results of local body polls.
  • Municipal and Panchayat constituencies delimitation exercise.
  • Countermanding elections in case of mal practices.
  • Issuing guidelines for voting in local body elections.[11]
  • Organising demonstration of Electronic Voting machine and VVPAT.

Composition

Chhattisgarh State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in State Act.[12] State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations.[13]

Sri Thakur Ram Singh, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Chhattisgarh State Election Commission.[8][1] His period of service will be 6 years or attaining an age of 66 years whichever is earlier.

Constitutional Requirements

Chhattisgarh State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.[14] State Election Commissions were formed as per Article 243K of the Constitution, similar to setting up of Election commission of India as per Article 324.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Chhattisgarh State Election Commission". Chhattisgarh State Election Commission. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  2. "WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)?". Business Standard India. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  3. "State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers". The Indian Express. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. "India Code: Section Details". www.indiacode.nic.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  5. "State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994". www.bareactslive.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  6. "Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications". The Statesman. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  7. Kaiser, Eja (25 November 2019). "Chhattisgarh urban body elections to be held on December 21". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  8. "Elections to 15 urban civic bodies in Chhattisgarh to be held on Dec 20: SEC". India Today. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  9. "Chhattisgarh: Elections to 15 urban civic bodies conducted peacefully". Free Press Journal. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  10. "Naxal threat: Choppers to ferry election staff in Chhattisgarh". The Economic Times. 2 November 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  11. "BJP opposes order on waiver of voter ID". The Pioneer. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  12. "Election Commission of Chhattisgarh- its history, functions and officers". www.elections.in. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  13. "State election commissioners should be independent, says SC". telegraphindia.com. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  14. "India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India". www.elections.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
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