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{{Short description|Election regulatory body of the Indian state of Punjab}}
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| headquarters = Chief Electoral Office Altinho, Panaji, Goa.Phone:- 0832-2225215(O)
| headquarters = SCO 49, Sector 17-E, Chandigarh – 160017
Mob No.:- 9552531809.Fax:- 0832-2228443.E-Mail:- ceo_goa@eci.gov.in
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| chief1_name = Sh. Raj Kamal Chaudhuri, IAS (Retd.)
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'''Punjab State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[statutory]] body constituted in [[India|Indian]] state of [[Goa]] for ensuring that elections 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. Goa State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for [[Municipal governance in India|Urban Local Bodies]] like [[Municipality|Municipalities]], [[Municipal corporation (India)|Municipal Corporations]], [[Panchayati raj|Panchayat]]s and any other specified by [[Election Commission of India]]. Assam State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Governor]] of Goa.
'''Punjab State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[statutory]] body constituted in [[India]]n state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] for ensuring that elections 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 [[States Election Commission (India)|State Election Commissions]]. Punjab State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for [[Municipal governance in India|Urban Local Bodies]] like [[Municipality|Municipalities]], [[Municipal corporation (India)|Municipal Corporations]], [[Panchayati raj|Panchayat]]s and any other specified by [[Election Commission of India]]. Punjab State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Governor]] of Punjab.


== History and Administration ==
== History and Administration ==
Goa State Election Commission was formed<ref name="gec ref1">{{cite news |title=Election Commission of Goa- its history, functions and officers |url=https://www.elections.in/election-commission/goa.html |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=www.elections.in}}</ref> in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950<ref name="sec ref1">{{cite news |title=WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)? |url=https://www.business-standard.com/about/what-is-election-commission-of-india#collapse |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=Business Standard India}}</ref> to supervise state level elections<ref name="sec ref3">{{cite news |title=State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/state-election-panels-independent-of-central-ec-with-similar-powers-5132220/ |access-date=6 December 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=12 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref>. State election commissioner is appointed by Governor<ref name="sec ref2">{{cite news |title=India Code: Section Details |url=https://www.indiacode.nic.in/show-data?actid=AC_CEN_18_21_00005_199426_1517807320414&sectionId=42788&sectionno=98&orderno=98 |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=www.indiacode.nic.in}}</ref><ref name="sec ref6">{{cite news |title=State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994 |url=http://www.bareactslive.com/HRY/HL534.HTM |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=www.bareactslive.com}}</ref>. To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Goa state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for [[judge]] of [[High courts of India|High Court]].
Punjab State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950<ref name="sec ref1">{{cite news |title=WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)? |url=https://www.business-standard.com/about/what-is-election-commission-of-india#collapse |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=Business Standard India}}</ref> to supervise state level elections.<ref name="sec ref3">{{cite news |title=State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/state-election-panels-independent-of-central-ec-with-similar-powers-5132220/ |access-date=6 December 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=12 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref> State election commissioner is appointed by Governor.<ref name="sec ref2">{{cite news |title=India Code: Section Details |url=https://www.indiacode.nic.in/show-data?actid=AC_CEN_18_21_00005_199426_1517807320414&sectionId=42788&sectionno=98&orderno=98 |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=www.indiacode.nic.in}}</ref><ref name="sec ref6">{{cite news |title=State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994 |url=http://www.bareactslive.com/HRY/HL534.HTM |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=www.bareactslive.com}}</ref> To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Goa state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for [[judge]] of [[High courts of India|High Court]].

Punjab State Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju held review meeting for preparation of State Wide Assembly polls in year 2022.<ref name="psec ref2">{{cite news |title=Punjab assembly polls 2022: Chief Electoral Officer holds review meeting |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/punjab-assembly-polls-2022-chief-electoral-officer-holds-review-meeting20211208224020/ |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=ANI News |date=8 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


== Powers and Responsibilities ==
== Powers and Responsibilities ==


Goa States Election Commissioner is responsible for the following<ref name="sec ref1" /><ref name="sec ref7">{{cite news |title=Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/election-commission-directs-state-electoral-officers-immediately-redress-pending-voter-applications-1503026387.html |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=The Statesman |date=23 November 2021}}</ref>:
Punjab States Election Commissioner is responsible for the following:<ref name="sec ref1" /><ref name="sec ref7">{{cite news |title=Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/election-commission-directs-state-electoral-officers-immediately-redress-pending-voter-applications-1503026387.html |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=The Statesman |date=23 November 2021}}</ref>


* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="psec ref5">{{cite news |title=Punjab local body elections on February 14 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/punjab-local-body-elections-on-february-14-199374 |access-date=10 December 2021 |publisher=Tribuneindia News Service |date=16 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State
* Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.<ref name="psec ref6">{{cite news |title=No code of conduct in Punjab from Dec 23, clarifies CEO |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/no-code-of-conduct-in-punjab-from-dec-23-clarifies-ceo-7664791/ |access-date=10 December 2021 |publisher=The Indian Express |date=9 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.
* Updating Electoral rolls with new additions
* Updating Electoral rolls with new additions
* Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.
* Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.
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* Declaration of results of elections held for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Declaration of results of elections held for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Ordering repoll if needed.
* Ordering repoll if needed.
* Making arrangements for Statewide polls.<ref name="psec ref2" /><ref name="psec ref4">{{cite news |title=Punjab gears up for 2022 Assembly elections |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/punjab-gears-up-for-2022-assembly-elections/article36459950.ece |access-date=10 December 2021 |publisher=The Hindu |date=14 September 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref>


== Composition ==
== Composition ==


Goa State Election Commission is a one man commission consisting of Chief Election Commissioner<ref name="sec ref3" />. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations<ref name="sec ref5">{{cite news |title=State election commissioners should be independent, says SC |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/state-election-commissioners-should-be-independent-says-sc/cid/1809411 |publisher=www.telegraphindia.com |date=13 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="gsec ref5">{{cite news |title=Pulling up Goa govt, Supreme Court says govt officials can’t be appointed SECs |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-slams-goa-govt-independence-of-election-commission-cant-be-compromised-in-a-democracy-7224992/ |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=The Indian Express |date=12 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref>.
Punjab State Election Commission is headed by Chief Electoral Officer and as many members as specified in State Act.<ref name="psec ref2" /> State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations<ref name="sec ref5">{{cite news |title=State election commissioners should be independent, says SC |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/state-election-commissioners-should-be-independent-says-sc/cid/1809411 |publisher=www.telegraphindia.com |date=13 March 2021}}</ref>


Shree W V Ramanamurthy, Retd I.A.S., is the Chief Election Commissioner of Goa<ref name="gse ref4">{{cite web |title=Goa State Election Commission |url=https://sec.goa.gov.in/ |website=goa.gov.in |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref>. His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.
Dr S Karuna Raju is the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab.<ref name="psec ref1">{{cite news |title=Punjab election: State Election panel to conduct webcasting to avoid violations of code of conduct |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/punjab-election-state-election-panel-to-conduct-webcasting-to-avoid-violations-of-code-of-conduct20211207225257/ |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=ANI News |date=7 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.


== Constitutional Requirements ==
== Constitutional Requirements ==


Goa State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration<ref name="sec ref4">{{cite news |title=India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India |url=https://www.elections.in/state-elections.html |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=www.elections.in}}</ref>. State Election Commissions were formed as per Article 243K of the Constitution, similar to setting up of Election commission of India as per Article 324<ref name="sec ref3" />.
Punjab State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.<ref name="sec ref4">{{cite news |title=India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India |url=https://www.elections.in/state-elections.html |access-date=6 December 2021 |publisher=www.elections.in}}</ref> State Election Commissions were formed as per Article 243K of the Constitution, similar to setting up of Election commission of India as per Article 324.<ref name="sec ref3" />

== See also ==
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* [[Election Commission of India]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== Related Articles ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.pbsec.gov.in/ Official Website]


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[[Election Commission of India]].

== External links ==
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* [https://sec.goa.gov.in/ Official Website]


[[Category:State Election Commissioners of India]]
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[[Category:Elections in Punjab, India]]

Latest revision as of 10:57, 15 November 2023

Punjab State Election Commission
Agency overview
FormedMay'1994
JurisdictionPunjab
HeadquartersSCO 49, Sector 17-E, Chandigarh – 160017
Agency executive
  • Sh. Raj Kamal Chaudhuri, IAS (Retd.), (State Election Commissioner)
Websitesec.punjab.gov.in

Punjab State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Punjab for ensuring that elections 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. Punjab 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. Punjab State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Punjab.

History and Administration

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Punjab State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950[1] to supervise state level elections.[2] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor.[3][4] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Goa state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

Punjab State Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju held review meeting for preparation of State Wide Assembly polls in year 2022.[5]

Powers and Responsibilities

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Punjab States Election Commissioner is responsible for the following:[1][6]

  • Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
  • Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.[7]
  • Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
  • Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State
  • Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
  • Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
  • Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.[8]
  • Updating Electoral rolls with new additions
  • Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.
  • Declaration of results of elections held for Municipal Corporations in State.
  • Declaration of results of elections held for Municipal panchayats in State.
  • Ordering repoll if needed.
  • Making arrangements for Statewide polls.[5][9]

Composition

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Punjab State Election Commission is headed by Chief Electoral Officer and as many members as specified in State Act.[5] State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations[10]

Dr S Karuna Raju is the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab.[11] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

Constitutional Requirements

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Punjab State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.[12] State Election Commissions were formed as per Article 243K of the Constitution, similar to setting up of Election commission of India as per Article 324.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "WHAT IS ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)?". Business Standard India. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers". The Indian Express. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  3. ^ "India Code: Section Details". www.indiacode.nic.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. ^ "State Election Commissioner Conditions of Service Rules, 1994". www.bareactslive.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Punjab assembly polls 2022: Chief Electoral Officer holds review meeting". ANI News. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Election Commission directs all state electoral officers to immediately redress all pending voter applications". The Statesman. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Punjab local body elections on February 14". Tribuneindia News Service. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  8. ^ "No code of conduct in Punjab from Dec 23, clarifies CEO". The Indian Express. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Punjab gears up for 2022 Assembly elections". The Hindu. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  10. ^ "State election commissioners should be independent, says SC". www.telegraphindia.com. 13 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Punjab election: State Election panel to conduct webcasting to avoid violations of code of conduct". ANI News. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  12. ^ "India State Election - Find information of all State elections in India". www.elections.in. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
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