Which of the following is the function of the Election Commission?
(i) Demarcate state constituencies.
(ii) Prepare the electoral rolls.
(iii) Supervise Panchayat elections.

Question

Which of the following is the function of the Election Commission? 
(i) Demarcate state constituencies.
(ii) Prepare the electoral rolls.
(iii) Supervise Panchayat elections.

Accepted Answer

(ii) only - The correct choice is Option (B). Among the given statements, only the preparation of the electoral roll (voter list) falls under the direct jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to Article 324 of the Constitution, the central Election Commission is strictly mandated to direct, control, and prepare electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures.Analysis of the Incorrect Statements:
An evaluation of the wrong statements provides crucial insights into the functioning of other major constitutional bodies:(i) Demarcate state constituencies: The responsibility of redrawing or determining the boundaries of assembly and parliamentary constituencies lies entirely with the Delimitation Commission of India (Boundary Commission). The Election Commission only assists them in this process.(iii) Supervise Panchayat elections: The central ECI does not hold authority over local body elections. The supervision, direction, and conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are exclusively vested in the respective State Election Commissions, which are established under Article 243K.

Which of the following is the function of the Election Commission? (i) Demarcate state constituencies. (ii) Prepare the electoral rolls. (iii) Supervise Panchayat elections.

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