Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET August 2024 Political Science
The cornerstone of the ECI's mandate derives from Article 324 of the Constitution. Which of the following statements are correct?
- 1. Article 324 mandated that the commission is to be led by a single Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
- 2. The President can appoint additional commissioners
- 3. The judiciary is barred from interference in the election process
- 4. The Election Commission also conducts the elections of Panchayats
- 5. During the election period, the CEC acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the Government of India
A1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
B1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 3, 4 and 5
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3 — Statements one, two and three are correct, so the answer is statements one, two and three.
Explanation
★Statements one, two and three are correct, so the answer is statements one, two and three.
★The Election Commission was initially led by a single Chief Election Commissioner.
★Article 324 empowers the President to appoint additional Election Commissioners as required.
★Article 329 bars the courts from interfering in matters relating to elections during the process, which secures the autonomy of the Commission.
★Statement four is wrong because the elections of Panchayats and Municipalities are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the Election Commission of India.
★Statement five is wrong because the Chief Election Commissioner oversees elections but does not act as the Chief Executive Officer of the Government of India.
★For NET, link Article 324 with the appointment of Commissioners and Article 329 with the bar on judicial interference during elections.
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