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{{Short description|Election regulatory body of Delhi}}
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'''Delhi State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[statutory]] body constituted in [[India]]n state of [[Delhi]] for ensuring that elections 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]]. Delhi 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]]. Delhi State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Lieutant Governor]] of Delhi.

== History and Administration ==

Delhi 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 Delhi 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 ==

Delhi 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>

* Releasing election schedule.
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="dec ref6">{{cite news |last1=Rao |first1=Madhu |title=Delhi MCD election 2021: 73 nominations filed for February 28 polls |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/news-delhi-mcd-election-2021-73-nominations-filed-february-28-polls-683696 |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=indiatvnews.com |date=9 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="dec ref2">{{cite news |title=MCD Election 2017: Voting begins for Delhi's civic body polls |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/mcd-election-2017-voting-begins-for-delhis-civic-body-polls-3399218.html |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=Firstpost |date=23 April 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="dec ref4">{{cite news |title=MCD bypolls {{!}} Nearly 43% voters turnout till 3:30 p.m. |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/mcd-bypolls-voting/article33954502.ece |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=The Hindu |date=28 February 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name="dec ref5">{{cite news |title=Voting begins on slow note in Delhi civic ward {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/news/agencies/voting-begins-on-slow-note-in-delhi-civic-ward-2153900/ |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=india.com |date=21 May 2017 |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.
* 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.<ref name="dec ref1">{{cite news |title=MCD election: Delhi poll panel asks govt to drop ‘Aam’ from hoardings, party cries foul |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/mcd-election-delhi-poll-panel-asks-govt-to-drop-aam-from-mohalla-clinic-hoardings/story-JYYvjanVTRycd1bEq3yi6H.html |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=22 March 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
* Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.<ref name="dec ref8">{{cite news |title=Delhi begins revision of electoral rolls; last date to apply is November 30 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-begins-revision-of-electoral-rolls-last-date-to-apply-is-november-30-101635794314017.html |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=2 November 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.
* Making arrangements for Statewide polls.
* Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.
* Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.<ref name="dec ref7">{{cite news |title=MCD elections: Delhi Election Commission issues notice to 2 channels for airing opinion polls |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2017/apr/23/mcd-elections-delhi-election-commission-issues-notice-to-2-channels-for-airing-opinion-polls-1596933.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426184507/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2017/apr/23/mcd-elections-delhi-election-commission-issues-notice-to-2-channels-for-airing-opinion-polls-1596933.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 April 2017 |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=23 April 2017}}</ref>

== Composition ==

Delhi 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<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>

Sri Vijay Kumar Dev, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Delhi State Election Commission.<ref name="dec ref3">{{cite news |title=Appointment of Delhi chief secy as election commissioner challenged in High Court |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/appointment-of-delhi-chief-secy-as-election-commissioner-challenged-in-high-court20211208220428/ |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=ANI News |date=8 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}

== Constitutional Requirements ==

Delhi 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://des.delhigovt.nic.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_dsec/Delhi+State+Election+Commission/Home/Contact+Us/ Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213055912/http://des.delhigovt.nic.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_dsec/Delhi%20State%20Election%20Commission/Home/Contact%20Us/ |date=13 December 2021 }}

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