Meghalaya State Election Commission
election regulatory body of the Indian state of Meghalaya
Meghalaya State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Meghalaya for ensuring that elections in are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 243K and 243 ZA and Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of State Election Commissions. Meghalaya State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. Meghalaya State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Meghalaya.
History and administration
Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of high court.
In 2021, the Election Commission of India awarded office of the chief electoral officer, Meghalaya, with National Best Electoral Practices Awards-2020, in recognition of implementing information technology applications in elections.
Powers and responsibilities
Meghalaya State Election Commission is responsible for the following:
Releasing election schedule.
Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for municipal corporations in state.
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