Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following are the functions of the Election Commissioner of India?
1. Conduct of elections for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. Conduct of elections of the Municipal Corporations and Municipalities.
3. Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of the above elections.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is Option 4.
Key Points
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for conducting elections for President, Vice President, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies but not for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, or Municipal Corporations.
- Statement 1 is incorrect as the ECI does not conduct elections for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, or Deputy Chairman.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because elections for Municipal Corporations and Municipalities are conducted by State Election Commissions, not the ECI.
- Statement 3 is incorrect as the ECI only resolves disputes related to elections under its jurisdiction, not for the above-mentioned elections.
- Hence Option 4 is Correct.
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