Jharkhand State Election Commission Explained

Jharkhand State Election Commission
Formed:	14 March 2001
Jurisdiction:	Jharkhand
Headquarters:	Nirvachan Bhavan, New Market Chowk,Ratu Road, Ranchi- 834001. E-Mail:[e-mail]
Chief1 Name:	Dr. Devendra Kumar Tiwari.^[1]
Chief1 Position:	Chief Election Commissioner.

Jharkhand State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Jharkhand for ensuring that elections in are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 243K and 243 ZA and Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of State Election Commissions. Jharkhand 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. Jharkhand State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Jharkhand.

History and Administration

Jharkhand State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950^[2] to supervise state level elections.^[3] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor.^{[4] [5]} To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Jharkhand state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

Powers and Responsibilities

Jharkhand States Election Commissioner is responsible for the following:^[6]

• Releasing election schedule.
• Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
• Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
• Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
• Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.^[7]
• Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.^[8]
• Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
• Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.
• Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.^[9]
• Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.
• Declaration of results of elections held for Municipal Corporations in State.
• Declaration of results of elections held for Municipal panchayats in State.
• Ordering repoll if needed.
• Making arrangements for Statewide polls.^[10]
• Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.
• Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.
• Decision on conducting elections.^[11]
• Declaring results of local body polls.
• Municipal and Panchayat constituencies delimitation exercise.
• Countermanding elections in case of mal practices.

Composition

Jharkhand State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner^[12] and as many members as specified in State Act. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations^[13]

Sri Dr. Devendra Kumar Tiwari, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Jharkhand State Election Commission.^{[14] [15]} His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

Constitutional Requirements

Jharkhand State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.^[16] 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.

See also

• Election Commission of India

External links

• Official Website
• Official Website

Notes and References

1. News: Election Commission of Jharkhand :: Home Page . 14 December 2021 . secjharkhand.nic.in.
2. News: WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)? . 6 December 2021 . Business Standard India.
3. News: State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers . 6 December 2021 . The Indian Express . 12 April 2018 . en.
4. News: India Code: Section Details . 6 December 2021 . www.indiacode.nic.in.
5. News: State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994 . 6 December 2021 . www.bareactslive.com.
6. News: Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications . 6 December 2021 . The Statesman . 23 November 2021.
7. News: State Election Commission starts preparations for Panchayat polls . 14 December 2021 . The Pioneer . 29 November 2021 . en.
8. News: Ray . Dhritiman . Covid patients can contest panchayat polls in absentia: State election panel Ranchi News - Times of India . 14 December 2021 . The Times of India . 29 October 2021 . en.
9. News: Process for online updation of voter list kicks off: CEO . 14 December 2021 . The Pioneer . 14 December 2021 . en.
10. News: JSEC gears up for yr-end panchayat elections . 14 December 2021 . The Pioneer . 20 October 2021 . en.
11. News: Jharkhand Panchayat Election: In Jharkhand, the Panchayat elections have been blown up, the State Election Commission has issued SOP » Jsnewstimes . 14 December 2021 . Jsnewstimes . 29 October 2021.
12. News: Election Commission of Jharkhand - its history, functions and officers . 14 December 2021 . Elections in India.
13. News: State election commissioners should be independent, says SC . www.telegraphindia.com . 13 March 2021.
14. News: J’khand gets new DGP, State Election Commissioner . 14 December 2021 . The Pioneer . 13 February 2021 . en.
15. News: Dr DK Tiwari appointed State Election Commissioner . 14 December 2021 . The Pioneer . 10 February 2021 . en.
16. News: India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India . 6 December 2021 . www.elections.in.