Question

Which one of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission ?

• A. Allotment of symbols.
• B. Fixation of election dates.
• C. Decision of cases where the election of a rival party has been challenged.
• D. Maintaining fairness of election.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Decision of cases where the election of a rival party has been challenged.

Few of the functions of Election Commission are:

1. To provide a model code of conduct for political parties.

2. Fix election dates.

3. To regulate the political parties and register them for being eligible to contest elections.

4. Maintaining fairness of election.

5.Investigate reports or allegations of tampering or unfair practices related to election.

However the election commission does not have have the power to independently decide cases where the election of a rival party has been challenged.