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

== History and Administration ==

Haryana State Election Commission was formed in year 1966.<ref name="hec ref3">{{cite news |title=Haryana Election Commission- its history, functions and officers |url=https://www.elections.in/election-commission/haryana.html |access-date=7 December 2021 |publisher=Elections in India}}</ref> State Election Commission in India for respective states were 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> Haryana 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 state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for [[judge]] of [[High courts of India|High Court]].

In year 2016, Haryana State Election Commission had introduced and released E-Dashboard, a web based online application for conducting elections to Urban Local Bodies and Panchayat Institutions.<ref name="hec ref2">{{cite news |last1=Rahul |first1=Jain |title=Haryana:Message from State Election Commissioner Haryana for NIC Haryana {{!}} Informatics |url=https://informaticsweb.nic.in/news/haryanamessage-state-election-commissioner-haryana-nic-haryana |access-date=7 December 2021 |publisher=informaticsweb.nic.in |date=16 June 2016}}</ref>

== Powers and Responsibilities ==

Haryana State Election Commission is responsible for the following:<ref name="hec ref1" /><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>

* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="hec ref4">{{cite news |title=No Panchayat Elections in Haryana For Now, Supreme Court Rules |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/no-panchayat-elections-in-haryana-for-now-supreme-court-rules-1220261 |access-date=7 December 2021 |publisher=NDTV.com |date=22 September 2015}}</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.
* Laying guidelines for voters voting in elections.<ref name="hec ref6">{{cite news |title=Polling underway in municipal body elections in Haryana |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/polling-underway-in-municipal-body-elections-in-haryana/2000029 |access-date=7 December 2021 |publisher=www.outlookindia.com/ |date=27 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.
* Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.

== Composition ==

Haryana State Election Commission consists of Chief Commissioner<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>

Dhanpat Singh, a retired civil servant of 1985 batch is the current Chief Commissioner of Haryana State Election Commission.<ref name="hec ref1">{{cite news |title=Dhanpat Singh is Haryana state election commissioner |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/dhanpat-singh-is-haryana-state-election-commissioner-101617880174419.html |access-date=7 December 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=8 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He will serve for a period of four years.

== Constitutional Requirements ==

Haryana 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> with the objective of supervision and guiding preparation of electoral rolls for local governing body and to conduct elections in municipalities and panchayats . 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]]
* [[State election commission (India)]]

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [https://www.secharyana.gov.in/ official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209105831/https://www.secharyana.gov.in/ |date=2021-12-09 }}

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[[Category:Elections in Haryana]]
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PATTABHI RAM TURLAPATI at 14:18, 22 August 2025