Question

Which article of the constitution deals with the powers of Election Commission of India?

• A. 324
• B. 338
• C. 329
• D. 348

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 324

• Article 324 of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers of the Election Commission of India. This article is the foundational provision that establishes the Election Commission as an independent constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.

• Article 324 specifically provides for:

  1. Establishment of Election Commission: It establishes the Election Commission of India as a permanent constitutional body to supervise, direct, and control elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.

  2. Composition: It provides that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners as the President may determine.

  3. Powers and Functions: The article grants extensive powers to the Election Commission including:

     • Preparation of electoral rolls

     • Conduct of elections

     • Supervision of the election process

     • Decision on election disputes (subject to judicial review)

  4. Independence: Article 324 ensures the independence of the Election Commission by providing security of tenure to Election Commissioners and making them removable only through impeachment process similar to judges of the Supreme Court.

• This constitutional provision makes the Election Commission a powerful and independent body capable of ensuring democratic governance through free and fair elections in India.