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{{Short description|Election regulatory body of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh}}
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'''Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[Constitutional]] body constituted in [[India]]n state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] for ensuring that [[Elections in Arunachal Pradesh|elections]] in 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]]. Arunachal Pradesh 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]]. Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Governor]] of Arunachal Pradesh.

== History and Administration ==

Arunachal Pradesh 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 Arunachal Pradesh state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for [[judge]] of [[High courts of India|High Court]].

== Powers and Responsibilities ==

Arunachal Pradesh States Election Commission 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>

* Releasing election schedule.
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="ap ref2" />
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="ap ref2" /><ref name="ap ref5">{{cite news |title=Amidst opposition State Election Commission issues clarification on holding local polls, says election held elsewhere too |url=https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2020/11/19/amidst-opposition-state-election-commission-issues-clarification-on-holding-local-polls-says-election-held-elsewhere-too/ |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=arunachaltimes.in |date=19 November 2020}}</ref><ref name="ap ref6">{{cite news |title=Arunachal Pradesh: 25pc polling in panchayat, 30pc in civic elections till noon |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/arunachal-pradesh-25pc-polling-in-panchayat-30pc-in-civic-elections-till-noon/articleshow/79860888.cms?from=mdr |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=22 December 2020}}</ref>
* Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.
* 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.
* Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.
* Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.
* Decision on conducting elections.<ref name="ap ref8">{{cite news |title=Arunachal opposition parties, students oppose local body elections amid COVID-19 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/nov/15/arunachal-opposition-parties-students-oppose-local-body-elections-amid-covid-19-2223878.html |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=15 November 2020}}</ref>
* Ensure proper counting of votes polled in local body polls.
* Declaring results of local body polls.<ref name="ap ref3">{{cite news |last1=Taneja |first1=Nidhi |title=Arunachal Pradesh panchayat, civic election results: BJP wins Pasighat Municipal Council, gets 6 seats |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/news-arunachal-pradesh-panchayat-civic-election-results-pasighat-municipal-council-bjp-winner-seats-jdu-npp-674130 |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=indiatvnews.com |date=26 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* Municipal and Panchayat constituencies delimitation exercise.
* Countermanding elections in case of mal practices.
* Issuing guidelines for voting in local body elections.<ref name="ap ref7">{{cite news |title=Arunachal Election Commission Prepared To Conduct Panchayat Polls: Official |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/arunachal-election-commission-prepared-to-conduct-panchayat-polls-official-2849793.html |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=News18 |date=4 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* Organising demonstration of Electronic Voting machine and VVPAT.<ref name="ap ref4">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=7 November 2018 |title=State Election Commission (SEC) of Arunachal Pradesh organises Live demonstration of EVM, VVPAT - Sentinelassam |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/arunachal-news/state-election-commission-sec-of-arunachal-pradesh-organises-live-demonstration-of-evm-vvpat/ |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=sentinelassam.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Composition ==

Arunachal Pradesh 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

Sri Hage Kojeen, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission.<ref name="ap ref2">{{cite news |title=Arunachal: State Election Commissioner calls on the Governor |url=https://arunachal24.in/arunachal-state-election-commissioner-calls-on-the-governor/ |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=arunachal24.in |date=4 January 2021}}</ref> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier. Chief Electoral officer of Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission is Kaling Tayeng, IAS.

== Constitutional Requirements ==

Arunachal Pradesh 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 ==
* [[Election Commission of India]]

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [http://secap.nic.in/ Official Website]
* [http://ceoarunachal.nic.in/ Official Website]

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[[Category:State election commissioners of India]]
[[Category:Elections in Arunachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Local government in Arunachal Pradesh]]

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