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Jurisdiction | Puducherry |
Headquarters | State Election Commission, Elections Building (3rd & 4th Floor) Villianur Main Road, Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry -605 010. Email-ID-secpdy.pon@nic.in. Fax-+91-413-2291188. Phone-+91-413-2291118. [1] |
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Puducherry Election Commission an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian union territory of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) for ensuring that elections in states and union territories 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. Puducherry 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. Puducherry State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Puducherry.
Puducherry State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950 [2] to supervise elections. [3] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor. [4] [5] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Puducherry election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
Puducherry Election Commission is responsible for the following: [2] [6]
Puducherry State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in local acts. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations. [10]
Sri Thiru Roy P. Thomas I.F.S (Retd.), is the Chief Election Commissioner of Puducherry State Election Commission. [11] [1] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier. Shurbir Singh is Chief Electoral Officer of Puducherry Election Commission. [12]
Puducherry State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration. [13] 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. [3]
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Jurisdiction | Puducherry |
Headquarters | State Election Commission, Elections Building (3rd & 4th Floor) Villianur Main Road, Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry -605 010. Email-ID-secpdy.pon@nic.in. Fax-+91-413-2291188. Phone-+91-413-2291118. [1] |
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Puducherry Election Commission an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian union territory of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) for ensuring that elections in states and union territories 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. Puducherry 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. Puducherry State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Puducherry.
Puducherry State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950 [2] to supervise elections. [3] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor. [4] [5] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Puducherry election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
Puducherry Election Commission is responsible for the following: [2] [6]
Puducherry State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in local acts. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations. [10]
Sri Thiru Roy P. Thomas I.F.S (Retd.), is the Chief Election Commissioner of Puducherry State Election Commission. [11] [1] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier. Shurbir Singh is Chief Electoral Officer of Puducherry Election Commission. [12]
Puducherry State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration. [13] 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. [3]