Functions of the Election Commission of India
To conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections, the following functions are undertaken by the Election Commission of India.
- Delimitation of constituencies as per the Delimitation Act of Parliament.
- Registering all voters and preparing electoral rolls, ensuring revision before each election.
- Notifying dates and schedules of elections.
- Granting recognition to parties and allotting symbols to them and settling disputes between political parties.
- Appointing officers to handle disputes related to electoral arrangements.
- Determining the code of conduct for candidates and parties.
- Advising the President on matters related to disqualification of Members of Parliament and advising Governors on matters related to disqualification of members of State Legislatures.
- Supervising the election machinery for free and fair elections.
- Conducting elections for President, Vice-President, members of both Houses of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of various States.
Free and Fair Election| Class 11 Polity Notes
Election is a mechanism in which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals and change them if they wish to do so. Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a strong democracy. Free and Fair Election is a true challenge of any election system. It ensures an impartial and transparent Election system and allows the voter’s aspirations to find legitimate expression through the electoral results.
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