Mizoram State Election Commission

Mizoram State Election Commission

Agency overview
Jurisdiction	Mizoram
Headquarters	STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, MIZORAM,B. Sanghnuna Building, Tuikhuahtlang.Aizawl – 796001, Mizoram. [1]
Agency executive	Sri Laima Chozah. [2] , Chief Election Commissioner.
Website	sec.mizoram.gov.in ceomizoram.nic.in

Mizoram State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Mizoram 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. Mizoram State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats (Village Councils & Local Councils), Autonomous District Councils (Mara, Lai & Chakma) and Sinlung Hills Development Council. Mizoram State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Mizoram.

History and Administration

Mizoram 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 Mizoram state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

Powers and Responsibilities

Mizoram States Election Commission 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]
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure proper counting of votes polled in local body polls.
• Declaring results of local body polls. ^[10]
• Municipal and Panchayat constituencies delimitation exercise.
• Countermanding elections in case of mal practices.
• Issuing guidelines for voting in local body elections.
• Organising demonstration of Electronic Voting machine and VVPAT.

Composition

Mizoram State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner, Secretary 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. ^[11]

Sri Laima Chozah, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Mizoram State Election Commission. ^[2] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

Constitutional Requirements

Mizoram State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration. ^[12] 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. "Home". sec.mizoram.gov.in. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
2. "Mizoram: Elections to Aizawl Municipal Corporation on February 16". Northeast now. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 22 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. "Village & local council elections in Mizoram to be held tomorrow". newsonair.gov.in. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
9. "Mizoram State Election Commission announces village and local councils' polls". Northeast now. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
10. "MNF marks decisive win over Congress, BJP in Mizoram regional polls, bags 20 of 25 seats". ThePrint. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
11. "State election commissioners should be independent, says SC". telegraphindia.com. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
12. "India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India". www.elections.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.

External links

• Official Website
• Official Website