State election commission (India)

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States Election Commission (India) is an autonomous and Constitutional body constituted in States and Union Territories of India for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 safeguards the powers of Election Commission. States Election Commission in India are responsible for elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. They are appointed by Governor of state.

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History and administration

State Election Commission in India for respective states were formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950 [1] to supervise state level elections. [2] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor. [3] [4] To ensure the autonomy of the position the state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

Responsibilities

States Election Commission in India are responsible for the following: [1] [5]

Structure

The State Election Commissioner is the head of the commission and is assisted by additional commissioners and secretaries.

At the district level, the conduct and supervision of the elections are the responsibility of the district collector/district magistrate. The Collector is assisted by various government department officials at the time of the election. The returning officer (RO), assistant returning officer (ARO), and booth-level officer (BLO) are the other officials, respectively. 

Composition

State Election Commission consists of Chief Electoral Officer [2] and as many members and staff specified as are required by the Acts of respective State Governments. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations. [6]

Constitutional requirements

State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration. [7] 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. [2]

List of state election commissions

Following is the list of Election Commissions for each state and union territory in India: [8]

StateElection Commission
Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Election Commission
Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission
Assam Assam State Election Commission
Bihar Bihar State Election Commission
Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh State Election Commission
Delhi Delhi State Election Commission
Goa Goa State Election Commission
Gujarat Gujarat State Election Commission
Haryana Haryana State Election Commission
Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission
Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commission
Jharkhand Jharkhand State Election Commission
Karnataka Karnataka State Election Commission
Kerala Kerala State Election Commission
Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission
Maharashtra Maharashtra State Election Commission
Manipur Manipur State Election Commission
Meghalaya Meghalaya State Election Commission
Mizoram Mizoram State Election Commission
Nagaland Nagaland State Election Commission
Odisha Odisha State Election Commission
Punjab Punjab State Election Commission
Puducherry Puducherry State Election Commission
Rajasthan Rajasthan State Election Commission
Sikkim Sikkim State Election Commission
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu State Election Commission
Telangana Telangana State Election Commission
Tripura Tripura State Election Commission
Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission
Uttarakhand Uttarakhand State Election Commission
West Bengal West Bengal State Election Commission

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Haryana State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Haryana for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission. Haryana 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. Haryana State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Haryana.

West Bengal State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of West Bengal for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission. West Bengal 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. West Bengal State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of West Bengal.

Bihar State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Bihar for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission. Bihar 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. Bihar State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Bihar.

Assam State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Assam for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission. Assam 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. Assam State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Assam.

Goa State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Goa for ensuring that elections 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. Goa 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. Goa State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Goa.

Punjab State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Punjab for ensuring that elections 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. Punjab 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. Punjab State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Punjab.

The Odisha State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in the Indian state of Odisha for ensuring that elections 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. Odisha 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. Odisha State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Odisha.

Delhi State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Delhi for ensuring that elections 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. Delhi 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. Delhi State Election Commissioner is appointed by Lieutant Governor of Delhi.

Gujarat State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in the Indian state of Gujarat for ensuring that elections in Gujarat are conducted in a free, fair and unbiased way. The Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 243K and 243 ZA and Article 324 ensures the creation and safeguarding of the powers of State Election Commissions. Gujarat 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. Gujarat State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor.

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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.

Jharkhand State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Jharkhand 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. Jharkhand 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. Jharkhand State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Jharkhand.

Kerala State Election Commission is an autonomous and constitutional body constituted in Indian state of Kerala for ensuring that elections are conducted in a 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. The Kerala State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities and Municipal Corporations, as well as Rural Local Bodies like Panchayats, and any others specified by the Election Commission of India. Kerala State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Kerala.

Sikkim State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Sikkim 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. Sikkim 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. Sikkim State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Sikkim.

Rajasthan State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Rajasthan 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. Rajasthan 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. Rajasthan State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Rajasthan.

Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission is an autonomous and Constitutional body constituted in Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh 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. Arunachal Pradesh 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. Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.

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.

Manipur State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Manipur 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. Manipur 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. Manipur State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Manipur.

Puducherry Election Commission an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian union territory of Puducherry for ensuring that elections in states and union territories 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. Puducherry 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. Puducherry State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Puducherry.

Meghalaya State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Meghalaya 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. Meghalaya 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. Meghalaya State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Meghalaya.

Nagaland State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Nagaland 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. Nagaland 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. Nagaland State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Nagaland.

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