List of Election Commissioner of India

Having been established as a democratic nation, India has adopted a constitutional form of government in which the people of India elect their representatives. The voting system has been in use since independence.

A self-governing democratic organization, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for overseeing the nation's electoral system, as stipulated by the Indian Constitution. Founded on January 25, 1950, the Election Commission of India (ECI) was tasked with designing and overseeing the multi-tiered electoral process in our nation.

Electoral processes for positions ranging from President of India to the State Legislative Assembly are overseen and administered by the Indian Election Commission (ECI). Following Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, ECI has total authority over the electoral system for every state's legislature and elections for the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking officials in India.

The Chief Election Commissioner of India (also known as the CEC) is in charge of the Election Commission of India, which is headed by him. Indian elections are overseen by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), who is selected by the President of the country and serves for a term of six years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first. The Chief Executive Officer of India is typically a member of the Indian Civil Service, with the majority of them coming from the Indian Administrative Service.

Role of ECI

When it comes to election administration, the ECI is critical. Indian elections must be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and the Model Code of Behavior, which sets a high standard of conduct for poll officials. It is tasked with keeping track of the acts and activities of political parties and candidates in the country.

Functions of ECI

• It regulates political parties and certifies them according to their eligibility to compete in elections.
• ECI is committed to ensuring a fair and impartial election.
• Establishes a restriction on the amount of money that may be spent on a candidate's campaign and keeps track of it.
• Political parties must file yearly reports to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to be eligible for the tax advantage on their donations. A full refund will be given in the case that they do not.
• Ensures that all political parties are required to provide routinely audited accounting statements.
• All elections for the House of Commons and state legislatures must be overseen, controlled, and conducted.
• Establish electoral rolls.
• Election emblems should be assigned to political parties or candidates.
• Appoint tribunals to resolve any issues or disputes that may arise as a result of an election to the House of Commons or the State Legislatures.
• Establish a set of broad guidelines for the election.

List of Election Commissioners of India