The Election Commission of India is a ‘ fivemember body.
Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 3 only
The correct answer is 3 Only.
Election commission
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional body in India that is in charge of administering Union and State election processes.
The body is in charge of elections to India’s Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies, as well as the offices of the President and Vice President.
Articles 324 to 329 of the constitution deal with the commission’s and members’ powers, functions, tenure, eligibility, and so on.
The election commission has three election commissioners, one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
They serve for a fixed term of six years, or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.
They have the same status and benefits as Supreme Court Judges.
The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed from office through a procedure similar to that of a Supreme Court judge appointed by Parliament.
The election commission determines the election schedule for both general elections and bye-elections. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
It also resolves disputes involving splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Hence, only statement 3 is correct.
It creates the electoral roll and issues the Electronic Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
It recognises political parties and assigns election symbols to them, as well as resolving related disputes.
It publishes the Model Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates in Elections.
It establishes campaign spending limits for all political parties.
