Correct option is C
The Correct Answer Is: (C) Election Commission of India
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for ensuring free and fair elections in India.
It was established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution and is an independent authority that oversees elections at various levels, including Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the offices of the President and Vice President.
Information Booster:
- Constitutional Provision: Article 324
- Established in:1950
- Structure:
- Initially, it was a single-member body but became a multi-member body in 1993.
- Comprises the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs).
- Functions of the Election Commission:
- Conducting free and fair elections.
- Preparing and updating electoral rolls.
- Granting recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols.
- Ensuring code of conduct during elections.
- Monitoring election expenses of candidates and parties.
- Tenure of CEC & ECs:6 years or up to 65 years of age (whichever is earlier).
Additional Knowledge:
- President of India: The President is the head of the state. The Election Commission conducts Presidential elections.
Election disputes (also known as election petitions) can only be filed in the High Court.
The law governing election petitions is the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The High Court is the court of first instance in election matters.
The Supreme Court may hear appeals against the decision of the High Court in such cases under Article 136 (Special Leave Petition).
- Parliament of India: The Parliament makes laws related to elections .
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