States Election Commission (India) is an

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and

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body constituted in

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for ensuring that

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are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way.

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with provisions as per Article 324 safeguards the powers of

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. States Election Commission in India are responsible for elections for Urban Local Bodies like

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, Panchayats and any other specified by

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. They are appointed by

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of state.

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 to supervise state level elections. State election commissioner is appointed by President. To ensure the autonomy of the position the state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for

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of High Court.

Responsibilities

States Election Commission in India are responsible for the following: * Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State. * Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State. * Model code of conduct implemented in elections for local bodies. * Updating Electoral rolls with new additions. * Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.

Composition

State Election Commission consists of Chief Elector Officer 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.

Constitutional requirements

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

List of state election commissions

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

References

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External links

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official website