Question

24) Write the main function and powers of the Election Commission of India.

Answer 1

Dear Student,
Article 324 of the Indian constitution provides the Election Commission of India with the power of superitendence, direction and control o conducting the elections in our country.

The functions of Election Commission of India are as follows:

1. Demarcation of Constituencies.

2. Preparation of Electoral Rolls.

3. Recognition of Political parties and allotment of symbols.

4. Scrutiny of nomination papers.

5. Conduct of polls.

6. Scrutiny of election expense of candidates.
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