Karnataka State Election Commission

Karnataka State Election Commission

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಆಯೋಗ
Seal of Karnataka
State Election Commission overview
Formed	26 May 1993(31 years ago) (1993-05-26) [1]
Preceding State Election Commission	Mysuru State Election Commission
Jurisdiction	Karnataka
Headquarters	Bengaluru
State Election Commission executive	G.S.Sangreshi,. [2] , Chief Election Commissioner
Parent department	Election Commission of India
Website	karsec.gov.in

Karnataka State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Karnataka 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. Karnataka State Election Commission came into existence with the promulgation of 73rd and 74th amendment to the Constitution of India on 26 May 1993 with an objective of superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and to conduct all elections to the Urban Local Bodies and Rural local bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. Karnataka State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Karnataka. ^[1]

History and Administration

Karnataka State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950 ^[3] to supervise state level elections. ^[4] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor. ^{[5] [6]} To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Karnataka state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

Powers and Responsibilities

Karnataka States Election Commissioner is responsible for the following: ^{[3] [7]}

• Releasing election schedule. ^[8]
• Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
• Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
• Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
• Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State. ^{[9] [10]}
• Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
• Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State. ^[11]
• 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.
• Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.
• Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.
• Decision on conducting elections.
• Declaring results of local body polls.
• Municipal and Panchayat constituencies delimitation exercise. ^{[12] [13]}
• Countermanding elections in case of mal practices. ^[14]

Composition

Karnataka State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in State Act. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations ^[15]

Sri Dr B.Basavaraju, I.A.S., Retd., is the Chief Election Commissioner of Karnataka State Election Commission. ^[2] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

Constitutional Requirements

Karnataka State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration. ^[16] 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. ^[4]

See also

Election Commission of India.

References

1. "Karnataka State Election Commission". karsec.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
2. "Karnataka State Election Commission". karsec.gov.in. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
3. "WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)?". Business Standard India. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
4. "State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers". The Indian Express. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
5. "India Code: Section Details". www.indiacode.nic.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
6. "State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994". www.bareactslive.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
7. "Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications". The Statesman. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
8. "Karnataka state election commission postpones gram panchayat polls". Hindustan Times. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
9. Rao, Madhu (29 May 2020). "Karnataka State Election Commission postpones gram panchayat polls". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
10. "BJP-backed Candidates Lead Karnataka Gram Panchayat Polls, Secure 4,228 Seats So Far". News18. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
11. Moudgal, eep (29 November 2021). "Karnataka: Amid fears of Covid-19 clusters, SEC announces polls to 60 urban local bodies | Bengaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
12. "Karnataka to set up commission to redraw ZP, TP constituencies". The Hindu. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
13. "A ruse to put off local body elections". Deccan Herald. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
14. "Karnataka State Election Commission countermands 13 gram panchayat seats over auctioning – Mysuru Today". citytoday.news. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
15. "State election commissioners should be independent, says SC". www.telegraphindia.com. 13 March 2021.
16. "India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India". www.elections.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.

External links

• Official Website