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{{Short description|Electoral agency of Bihar, India}}
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'''Bihar State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[statutory]] body constituted in [[India]]n state of [[Bihar]] 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. Bihar 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]]. Bihar State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Governor]] of Bihar.

== History and Administration ==

Bihar 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 |archive-date=6 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206113835/http://www.bareactslive.com/HRY/HL534.HTM |url-status=dead }}</ref> To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Bihar state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for [[judge]] of [[High courts of India|High Court]].

Bihar State Election Commission had adopted bio-metric system of voter identification in the panchayat polls conducted during November 2021.<ref name="bsec ref3">{{cite news |title=Biometric voter identification in Bihar panchayat polls draws praise, likely in Delhi civic polls |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/biometric-voter-identification-in-bihar-panchayat-polls-draws-praise-likely-in-delhi-civic-polls-101638028918204.html |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=27 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

Bihar State Election Commission had partnered with Staqu, AI implementation enabler, to automate the vote counting for Panchayat elections held in November 2021.<ref name="bsec ref5">{{cite news |title=Bihar Panchayat Election Results 2021: Full List of Winning Candidates |url=https://www.india.com/bihar/bihar-panchayat-election-results-2021-live-full-list-of-winning-candidates-motihari-bhojpur-samastipur-kaliaganj-panchayat-5111630/ |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=www.india.com |date=26 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="bsec ref4">{{cite news |last1=Ahaskar |first1=Abhijit |title=Officials use AI analytics to keep Bihar panchayat polls free and fair |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/officials-use-ai-analytics-to-keep-bihar-panchayat-polls-free-and-fair-11635446470554.html |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=mint |date=29 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

== Powers and Responsibilities ==

Bihar 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="bsec ref6">{{cite news |title=Bihar Panchayat Election 2021: 11-phase Bihar panchayat polls to begin on September 24 {{!}} Patna News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/panchayat-polls-in-state-from-sept-24/articleshow/85596647.cms |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=The Times of India |date=25 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State
* 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.
* 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.<ref name="bsec ref5" />

== Composition ==

Bihar 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>

Deepak Prasad, Retd IAS, is the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar.<ref name="bec ref1" />

== Constitutional Requirements ==

Bihar 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://ceobihar.nic.in/ Official Website]

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