Puducherry State Election Commission
Electoral agency in India
Puducherry Election Commission an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian union territory of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) for ensuring that elections in states and union territories 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. Puducherry 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. Puducherry State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Puducherry.
History and Administration
Puducherry State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950 to supervise elections. State election commissioner is appointed by Governor. To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Puducherry election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
Powers and Responsibilities
Puducherry Election Commission is responsible for the following:
Releasing election schedule.
Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in state.
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