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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for an Independent Election Commission for the superintendence, direction and control of the elector
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for an Independent Election Commission for the superintendence, direction and control of the electoral roll and the conduct of elections in India?

A.

Article 320

B.

Article 324

C.

Article 323

D.

Article 329

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Article 324.
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution:
· It provides for the establishment of an independent Election Commission of India (ECI).
· The Election Commission is responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to:
· Parliament,
· State legislatures,
· The offices of President and Vice-President of India.
Why not the other options?
1. Article 320:
· Relates to the functions of the Union and State Public Service Commissions (UPSC and SPSC), primarily concerning recruitment and disciplinary matters. It is not related to elections.
2. Article 323:
· Deals with the establishment of tribunals for administrative and other disputes, not with elections or the Election Commission.
3. Article 329:
· It bars courts from interfering in electoral matters and provides remedies for election disputes through election petitions. While it pertains to elections, it does not establish the Election Commission.

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