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{{Short description|Autonomous and statutory body in Indian state}}
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'''Assam State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[statutory]] body constituted in [[India]]n state of [[Assam]] for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. [[Constitution of India]] with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission. Assam 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 Assam.

== History and Administration ==

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

Assam State Election Commission postponed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election in March'20 due to Covid pandemic.<ref name="aec ref1" />

== Powers and Responsibilities ==

Assam 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.
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="aec ref1">{{cite news |title=Elections deferred in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/elections-deferred-in-assam-and-arunachal-pradesh/cid/1756168 |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=telegraphindia.com |date=20 March 2020}}</ref>
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="asec ef9">{{cite news |title=Assam: State Election Commission set to hold KAAC poll, appoints returning officers {{!}} Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management |url=https://www.indiablooms.com/news-details/N/30230/assam-state-election-commission-set-to-hold-kaac-poll-appoints-returning-officers.html |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=Indiablooms.com |date=10 April 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
* 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.
* Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.<ref name="asec ref8">{{cite news |title=Assam Phase 1 Elections 2021: Voting Date, Constituency Seat List, Key Candidates; All You Need to Know |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-assam-phase-1-elections-2021-voting-date-constituency-seat-list-key-candidates-all-you-need-to-know/378308 |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=www.outlookindia.com/ |date=26 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* 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.<ref name="aec ref2">{{cite news |title=Repoll in 42 rural booths in Assam on Friday |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/repoll-in-42-rural-booths-in-assam-on-friday/cid/1677854 |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=telegraphindia.com |date=6 December 2018}}</ref>

== Composition ==

Assam State Election Commission consists of Chief Elector Officer<ref name="sec ref3" /> and as many members and staff specified as are required by the Acts of respective state Governments. 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 Alok Kumar, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Assam.<ref name="aec ref1" /> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.<ref name="asec ref5">{{cite news |title=Bora Appointed State Election Commissioner of Assam |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2014/sep/30/bora-appointed-state-election-commissioner-of-assam-666840.html |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=30 September 2014}}</ref>

== Constitutional Requirements ==

Assam 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 ==
* [https://www.secassam.in/ Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208141756/https://www.secassam.in/ |date=2021-12-08 }}

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[[Category:Local elections in Assam]]
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[[Category:State election commissioners of India]]

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