Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission

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Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission
Agency overview
FormedMay'1994
JurisdictionHimachal Pradesh
HeadquartersArmsdale Building, HP Secretariat,Chotta Shimla -171002. Phone (Office): 0177-2620152.(Fax):2620152.Email: secysec-hp@nic.in
Agency executive
  • Sri Anil Kumar Khachi, IAS (Retd.), Chief Election Commissioner
Websitehimachal.nic.in/index.php?lang=1&dpt_id=196

Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Himachal Pradesh for ensuring that elections 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. Himachal Pradesh 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. Himachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Himachal Pradesh.

History and Administration[]

Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission had introduced Electoral Roll Management System (ERMS).[5]

Powers and Responsibilities[]

Himachal Pradesh States Election Commissioner is responsible for the following:[1][6]

  • Releasing election schedule.[7]
  • 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.[8]
  • Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
  • Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
  • Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
  • Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.
  • Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.
  • 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 State wide polls.
  • Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.[9]

Composition[]

Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission is headed by Chief Electoral Officer 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[10]

Sri Ram Subhag Singh, is the Chief Electoral Officer of Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission.[11][12] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

Constitutional Requirements[]

Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.[13] 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.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)?". Business Standard India. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers". The Indian Express. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  3. ^ "India Code: Section Details". www.indiacode.nic.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. ^ "State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994". www.bareactslive.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Electoral Roll Management System (ERMS) for State Election Commission, Himachal Pradesh | Informatics". informaticsweb.nic.in. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications". The Statesman. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Himachal Pradesh's panchayat polls to be held in three phases in January". The New Indian Express. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  8. ^ "First phase on panchayat polls in Himachal Pradesh today". Hindustan Times. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  9. ^ Chauhan, Pratibha (5 October 2021). "Webcasting at all polling booths in four northern districts". Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  10. ^ "State election commissioners should be independent, says SC". www.telegraphindia.com. 13 March 2021.
  11. ^ Sharma, Ashwani (5 August 2021). "Himachal Pradesh: Anil Khachi Appointed As Election Commissioner, Congress Protests". www.outlookindia.com. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Webcasting for 50% polling stations in Himachal bypoll". The Economic Times. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  13. ^ "India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India". www.elections.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.

Related Articles[]

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