UPSC Prelims 1995·GS1·polity-and-governance·political dynamics

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India?

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  1. AThe recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election CommissionCorrect
  2. BThe recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States
  3. CThe recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned
  4. DBoth the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission

Explanation

The correct answer is A because of the specific roles defined under the Representation of the People Act 1951. According to the law the process begins when the Government of India or the State Government as the case may be makes a formal recommendation for the election to be held. Once this recommendation is made the Election Commission of India decides the schedule and issues the notification that officially starts the electoral process. While the President or Governor issues the formal call for elections in a procedural sense the legal framework specifies that the notification itself is an act performed by the Election Commission based on the governments recommendation. This division ensures that the administrative decision to hold elections rests with the executive while the execution and timing are managed by the independent Election Commission.

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