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The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country.
Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC) heads the Election Commission of India, a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the national, the state legislatures, President and Vice-President. This power of the Election Commission of India is derived from the Article 324 of the Constitution of India. [4]
Sh. Rajiv Kumar, Election Commissioner in ECI since 1st September 2020, took charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner on 15th May 2022. Prior to assuming charge in the Election Commission, Sh.
Chief Election Commissioner. E-Mail: cec [at]eci [dot]gov [dot]in. Office No. : 23052132, 23052134. Office Fax : 23052249. P.S.O. : Mr. Sanjay Adlakha (302) P.P.S. : Mr. Chandramouli (301) P.S. : Mr. Mahesh (303)
Mar 19, 2024 · The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) are nominated by the President of India. While traditionally an executive prerogative, recent efforts aim to enhance inclusivity and transparency in this selection process.
The decision came at a review meeting held by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who had earlier issued clear directive to officials to ensure free, fair, and inducement-free elections.
Oct 12, 2023 · Paving the way for a major administrative overhaul ahead of the Telangana Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India Wednesday ordered the transfer of four district collectors, three other bureaucrats, and 13 senior police officers, including the Hyderabad police commissioner.
