State Election Commission
- The recent removal of Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner via an ordinance route is an example encroaching upon the independence of the Constitutional body especially in the light of political accusations and vested interests.
About State Election Commission
- The State Election Commission has been entrusted with the function of conducting free, fair and impartial elections to the local bodies in the state.
- Article 243 K (1): It states that the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats (Municipalities under Article 243ZA) shall be vested in a State Election ....
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