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{{Short description|Autonomous and statutory body in India}}
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| jurisdiction = [[Jharkhand]]
| headquarters = Nirvachan Bhavan, New Market Chowk, Ratu Road, Ranchi- 834001. E-Mail:-jsec-jhr@nic.in
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'''Jharkhand State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[statutory]] body constituted in [[India]]n state of [[Jharkhand]] for ensuring that [[Elections in Jharkhand|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]]. Jharkhand 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]]. Jharkhand State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Governor]] of Jharkhand.

== History and Administration ==

Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand 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 ==

Jharkhand 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.
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="jsec ref5">{{cite news |title=State Election Commission starts preparations for Panchayat polls |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/state-election-commission-starts-preparations-for-panchayat-polls.html |access-date=14 December 2021 |publisher=The Pioneer |date=29 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="jsec ref6">{{cite news |last1=Ray |first1=Dhritiman |title=Covid patients can contest panchayat polls in absentia: State election panel {{!}} Ranchi News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/covid-patients-can-contest-panchayat-polls-in-absentia-state-election-panel/articleshow/87346337.cms |access-date=14 December 2021 |publisher=The Times of India |date=29 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.
* Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.<ref name="jsec ref8">{{cite news |title=Process for online updation of voter list kicks off: CEO |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/process-for-online-updation-of-voter-list--kicks-off--ceo.html |access-date=14 December 2021 |publisher=The Pioneer |date=14 December 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.<ref name="jsec ref7">{{cite news |title=JSEC gears up for yr-end panchayat elections |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/jsec-gears-up-for-yr-end-panchayat-elections.html |access-date=14 December 2021 |publisher=The Pioneer |date=20 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.
* Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.
* Decision on conducting elections.<ref name="jsec ref4">{{cite news |title=Jharkhand Panchayat Election: In Jharkhand, the Panchayat elections have been blown up, the State Election Commission has issued SOP » Jsnewstimes |url=https://jsnewstimes.com/jh/jharkhand-panchayat-election-in-jharkhand-the-panchayat-elections-have-been-blown-up-the-state-election-commission-has-issued-sop |access-date=14 December 2021 |publisher=Jsnewstimes |date=29 October 2021}}</ref>
* Declaring results of local body polls.
* Municipal and Panchayat constituencies delimitation exercise.
* Countermanding elections in case of mal practices.

== Composition ==

Jharkhand State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner<ref name="jse ref2">{{cite news |title=Election Commission of Jharkhand - its history, functions and officers |url=https://www.elections.in/election-commission/jharkhand.html |access-date=14 December 2021 |publisher=Elections in India}}</ref> 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 Dr. Devendra Kumar Tiwari, is the Chief Election Commissioner of Jharkhand State Election Commission.<ref name="jse ref3">{{cite news |title=J’khand gets new DGP, State Election Commissioner |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/j---khand-gets-new-dgp--state-election-commissioner.html |access-date=14 December 2021 |publisher=The Pioneer |date=13 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="jsec ref10">{{cite news |title=Dr DK Tiwari appointed State Election Commissioner |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/dr-dk-tiwari-appointed--state-election-commissioner.html |access-date=14 December 2021 |publisher=The Pioneer |date=10 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

== Constitutional Requirements ==

Jharkhand 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" />
==List of state election commissioners==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ State Election Commissioners of Jharkhand
! Name
! From
! To
|-
| Shri B. B. Lal
| 14 May 2001
| 15 May 2004
|-
| Shri G. Krishnan
| 1 October 2004
| 12 December 2006
|-
| Shri M. K. Mandal
| 15 May 2007
| 15 May 2010
|-
| Shri S. D. Sharma
| 16 May 2010
| 14 July 2013
|-
| Shri Shiv Basant, IAS (Retd.)
| 11 February 2014
| 7 July 2016
|-
| Shri Narsingh Narayan Pandey, IAS (Retd.)
| 16 June 2017
| 15 June 2020
|-
| Shri Devendra Kumar Tiwari, IAS (Retd.)
| 12 February 2021
| 11 February 2024
|-
| Shri Devendra Kumar Tiwari, IAS (Retd.)
| 13 September 2024
| 25 March 2025
|-
| Smt. Alka Tiwari, IAS (Retd.)
| 2 October 2025
| ''Incumbent''
|}

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

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [http://secjharkhand.nic.in/HomePage.htm Official Website]
* [http://ceo.jharkhand.gov.in/ Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517034315/https://ceo.jharkhand.gov.in/ |date=2021-05-17 }}

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

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JyotikaSBaliarsingh at 23:47, 19 February 2026