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| name = Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission
| nativename = राज्य चुनाव आयोग हिमाचल प्रदेश
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| jurisdiction = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| headquarters = Armsdale Building, HP Secretariat, Chotta Shimla -171002.
Phone (Office): 0177-2620152.(Fax):2620152.Email: secysec-hp@nic.in
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| chief1_name = Sri Anil Kumar Khachi, IAS (Retd.)
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| chief2_name = Sh. Surjeet Singh Rathore
| chief2_position = Secretary, State Election Commission
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| chief3_position = Sh. Sanjeev Kumar Mahajan
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'''Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[Constitutional body (India)|constitutional body]] constituted in [[India]]n state of [[Himachal Pradesh]] for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. [[Constitution of India]] with provisions as per Article 243K and 243ZA ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of [[States Election Commission (India)|State Election Commissions]]. Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for [[Municipal governance in India|Urban Local Bodies]] and Panchayati Raj Institutions like [[Municipality|Municipalities]], [[Municipal corporation (India)|Municipal Corporations]], [[Panchayati raj|Panchayat]]s.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=20 May 2022 |title=Official Website of State Election Commission Himachal Pradesh |url=https://sechimachal.nic.in/ |website=State Election Commission, Himachal Pradesh |access-date=20 May 2022 |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520071950/https://sechimachal.nic.in/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Himachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Governor]] of Himachal Pradesh.

== History and Administration ==

Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission was constituted on 23 April 1994<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> for the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions<ref name=":0" /> 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 Himachal Pradesh state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for [[judge]] of [[High courts of India|High Court]].

Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission had introduced Electoral Roll Management System (ERMS).<ref name="hsec ref3">{{cite news |title=Electoral Roll Management System (ERMS) for State Election Commission, Himachal Pradesh {{!}} Informatics |url=https://informaticsweb.nic.in/index.php/article/electoral-roll-management-system-erms-state-election-commission-himachal-pradesh |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=informaticsweb.nic.in}}</ref>

== Powers and Responsibilities ==

Himachal Pradesh 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.<ref name="hsec ref6">{{cite news |title=Himachal Pradesh's panchayat polls to be held in three phases in January |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/dec/21/himachal-pradeshs-panchayat-polls-to-be-held-in-three-phases-in-january-2239211.html |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=21 December 2020}}</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 panchayats in State.<ref name="hsec ref5">{{cite news |title=First phase on panchayat polls in Himachal Pradesh today |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/first-phase-on-panchayat-polls-in-himachal-pradesh-today-101610849727400.html |access-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=17 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Conducting elections for panchayats in State.
* Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Conducting elections for 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 panchayats in State.
* Ordering repoll if needed.
* Making arrangements for Statewide polls.
* Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.<ref name="hpec 2">{{cite news |last1=Chauhan |first1=Pratibha |title=Webcasting at all polling booths in four northern districts |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/mar/06/webcasting-at-all-polling-booths-in-four-northern-districts-2272845.html |access-date=13 December 2021 |date=5 October 2021 |ref=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Composition ==

Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission is headed by State 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 organizations<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>

Shri Anil Kumar Khachi IAS (Retd.), is the State Election Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission.<ref name=":0" /> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

== Constitutional Requirements ==

Himachal Pradesh 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.<ref name="sec ref3">{{cite news |date=12 April 2018 |title=State election panels: Independent of central EC, with similar powers |language=en |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/state-election-panels-independent-of-central-ec-with-similar-powers-5132220/ |access-date=6 December 2021}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Election Commission of India]]

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [https://sechimachal.nic.in/ Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520071950/https://sechimachal.nic.in/ |date=2022-05-20 }}

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

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