Assam State Election Commission Explained

Assam State Election Commission
Formed:May'1994
Jurisdiction:Assam

Assam State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Assam for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission. Assam State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. Assam State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Assam.

History and Administration

Assam State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950[1] to supervise state level elections.[2] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor.[3] [4] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Assam state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

Assam State Election Commission postponed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election in March'20 due to Covid pandemic.

Powers and Responsibilities

Assam States Election Commissioner is responsible for the following:[5]

Composition

Assam 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.[10]

Shree Alok Kumar, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Assam. His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.[11]

Constitutional Requirements

Assam State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.[12] 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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)? . 6 December 2021 . Business Standard India.
  2. News: State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers . 6 December 2021 . The Indian Express . 12 April 2018 . en.
  3. News: India Code: Section Details . 6 December 2021 . www.indiacode.nic.in.
  4. News: State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994 . 6 December 2021 . www.bareactslive.com.
  5. News: Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications . 6 December 2021 . The Statesman . 23 November 2021.
  6. News: Elections deferred in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh . 8 December 2021 . telegraphindia.com . 20 March 2020.
  7. News: Assam: State Election Commission set to hold KAAC poll, appoints returning officers Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management . 9 December 2021 . Indiablooms.com . 10 April 2017 . en.
  8. News: Assam Phase 1 Elections 2021: Voting Date, Constituency Seat List, Key Candidates; All You Need to Know . 9 December 2021 . www.outlookindia.com/ . 26 March 2021 . en.
  9. News: Repoll in 42 rural booths in Assam on Friday . 8 December 2021 . telegraphindia.com . 6 December 2018.
  10. News: State election commissioners should be independent, says SC . www.telegraphindia.com . 13 March 2021.
  11. News: Bora Appointed State Election Commissioner of Assam . 9 December 2021 . The New Indian Express . 30 September 2014.
  12. News: India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India . 6 December 2021 . www.elections.in.

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