Agency overview | |
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Jurisdiction | Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh |
Headquarters | STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, |
Agency executives | |
Website |
secjk |
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh 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. Jammu & Kashmir 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. Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950 [3] to supervise state level elections. [4] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor. [5] [6] [7] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Jammu & Kashmir state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission is responsible for the following: [3] [8]
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in State Act. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations. [14]
Shri K K Sharma, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission. [1] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier. Shri Hirdesh Kumar, is the Chief Electoral officer of Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission. [15] On July 12, 2023, the government of Jammu and Kashmir appointed BR Sharma as the state election commissioner for Jammu and Kashmir. BR Sharma, born on, 27-04-1960, is the former Chief Secretary of JandK. He shall have tenure till 2025. [16]
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration. [17] 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. [4]
Agency overview | |
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Jurisdiction | Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh |
Headquarters | STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, |
Agency executives | |
Website |
secjk |
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh 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. Jammu & Kashmir 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. Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950 [3] to supervise state level elections. [4] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor. [5] [6] [7] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Jammu & Kashmir state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission is responsible for the following: [3] [8]
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in State Act. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations. [14]
Shri K K Sharma, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission. [1] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier. Shri Hirdesh Kumar, is the Chief Electoral officer of Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission. [15] On July 12, 2023, the government of Jammu and Kashmir appointed BR Sharma as the state election commissioner for Jammu and Kashmir. BR Sharma, born on, 27-04-1960, is the former Chief Secretary of JandK. He shall have tenure till 2025. [16]
Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration. [17] 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. [4]