Consider the following tasks:
1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections.
2. Prepara

Question

Consider the following tasks:
1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections.
2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-president.
3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election.
4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes.
Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

Accepted Answer

The correct option is A because of the following reasons:

Statement 1 is correct as Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India to ensure they are free and fair.

Statement 2 is correct because the Commission is responsible for preparing and periodically updating the electoral rolls for elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the posts of President and Vice President.

Statement 3 is correct as the Election Commission has the statutory power to recognize political parties as national or state parties and resolve disputes regarding the allotment of symbols.

Statement 4 is incorrect because the Election Commission does not proclaim the final verdict in election disputes. Post election, such disputes are handled by the Judiciary, specifically the High Courts and the Supreme Court. The Commission only acts in an advisory capacity in matters concerning the disqualification of sitting members.

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Answer

1 and 3

Answer

1, 2 and 4

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