Elections, electoral law and political parties (Part XV, RPA, Tenth Schedule)
Election Commission of India (Art. 324)
Practise 3 PYQsConcepts to cover
- Composition, appointment and removal (Art. 324)
- Superintendence, direction and control of elections
- Election schedule and the Model Code of Conduct
- Recognition of parties, symbols, splits and mergers
- Election disputes go to High Courts and the Supreme Court, not the Commission (Art. 329, 71)
- State Election Commissions for local bodies (Art. 243K, 243ZA)
Where to study
The Constitution of India
- Art. 324
- Art. 324(1)
- Art. 329
- Art. 71
- Art. 243K
- Art. 243ZA
Election Commission of India: home page
- home
Indian Polity · M. Laxmikanth
- ch. 38 Election Commission
- ch. 64 Political Parties
NCERT Class XI Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 3: Election and Representation
- pp. 1-27 whole chapter 'Election and Representation'
- pp. 17-19 'Independent Election Commission'
- pp. 20-21 'Free and Fair Elections' (Model Code of Conduct)
The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023
- s. 3 Election Commission
- s. 7 Selection Committee
The Representation of the People Act, 1951
- s. 30 Appointment of dates for nominations, etc.
- s. 29A Registration with the Election Commission of associations and bodies as political parties