Assam State Election Commission is an
autonomous
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and
statutory
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body constituted in
India
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n state of
Assam
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for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way.
Constitution of India
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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
In India, the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), also called municipalities, are self-government institutions responsible for the administration of cities, towns, and transitional areas within a state or Union Territory. The 74th amendment to the Const ...
like
Municipalities
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,
Municipal Corporations
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,
Panchayats and any other specified by
Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body established by Constitution of India, the Constitution of the Republic of India empowered to conduct free and fair elections in the Republic of India. It is headed by a Chief Ele ...
. Assam State Election Commissioner is appointed by
Governor
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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
to supervise state level elections.
State election commissioner is appointed by Governor.
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
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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:
* 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.
* 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.
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.
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.
Constitutional Requirements
Assam State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.
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
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body established by Constitution of India, the Constitution of the Republic of India empowered to conduct free and fair elections in the Republic of India. It is headed by a Chief Ele ...
References
External links
Official Website
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Local elections in Assam
Local government in Assam
State Election Commissioners of India