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'''Chhattisgarh State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[statutory]] body constituted in [[India]]n state of [[Chhattisgarh]] for ensuring that [[Elections in Chhattisgarh|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]]. Chhattisgarh 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]]. Chhattisgarh State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Governor]] of Chhattisgarh.

== History and Administration ==

Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh 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 ==

Chhattisgarh 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.<ref name="cs ref5">{{cite news |last1=Kaiser |first1=Eja |title=Chhattisgarh urban body elections to be held on December 21 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/nov/25/chhattisgarh-local-body-election-to-be-held-on-december-21-2066877.html |access-date=21 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=25 November 2019}}</ref>
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="cs ref4">{{cite news |title=Elections to 15 urban civic bodies in Chhattisgarh to be held on Dec 20: SEC |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/elections-15-urban-civic-bodies-chhattisgarh-december-state-election-commission-1880505-2021-11-25 |access-date=21 December 2021 |publisher=India Today |date=25 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="cs ref2">{{cite news |title=Chhattisgarh: Elections to 15 urban civic bodies conducted peacefully |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/chhattisgarh-elections-to-15-urban-civic-bodies-conducted-peacefully |access-date=21 December 2021 |publisher=Free Press Journal |date=20 December 2021 |language=en}}</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.<ref name="cs ref6">{{cite news |title=Naxal threat: Choppers to ferry election staff in Chhattisgarh |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/naxal-threat-choppers-to-ferry-election-staff-in-chhattisgarh/articleshow/25133329.cms?from=mdr |access-date=21 December 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=2 November 2013}}</ref>
* Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.
* Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.
* Decision on conducting elections.
* Ensure proper counting of votes polled in local body polls.
* Declaring results of local body polls.
* Municipal and Panchayat constituencies delimitation exercise.
* Countermanding elections in case of mal practices.
* Issuing guidelines for voting in local body elections.<ref name="cs ref7">{{cite news |title=BJP opposes order on waiver of voter ID |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/bjp-opposes-order-on-waiver-of-voter-id.html |access-date=21 December 2021 |publisher=The Pioneer |date=20 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Organising demonstration of Electronic Voting machine and VVPAT.

== Composition ==

Chhattisgarh State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in State Act.<ref name="cs ref3">{{cite news |title=Election Commission of Chhattisgarh- its history, functions and officers |url=https://www.elections.in/election-commission/chhattisgarh.html |access-date=21 December 2021 |publisher=www.elections.in}}</ref> 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 |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=telegraphindia.com |date=20 December 2021}}</ref>

Sri Thakur Ram Singh, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Chhattisgarh State Election Commission.<ref name="cs ref4" /><ref name="cs ref1" /> His period of service will be 6 years or attaining an age of 66 years whichever is earlier.

== Constitutional Requirements ==

Chhattisgarh 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://cgsec.gov.in/ Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405062652/http://cgsec.gov.in/ |date=2016-04-05 }}
* [https://ceochhattisgarh.nic.in/ Official Website]

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

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