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

== History and administration ==
Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya 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 2021, the Election Commission of India awarded office of the chief electoral officer, Meghalaya, with National Best Electoral Practices Awards-2020, in recognition of implementing [[information technology]] applications in elections.<ref name="ma ref7">{{cite news |last1=Arora |first1=Sumit |title=Meghalaya wins National Award for Best Electoral Practices 2020 |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/meghalaya-wins-national-award-for-best-electoral-practices-2020/ |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=adda247 |date=28 January 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Powers and responsibilities ==

Meghalaya State 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="ma ref6">{{cite news |title=Election Commission issues Meghalaya Assembly election notification |url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/election-commission-issues-meghalaya-assembly-election-notification-31365 |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=WION |date=31 January 2018 |language=en}}</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 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.
* 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="ma ref2">{{cite news |title=Election Commission announces by-election to three Assembly seats in Meghalaya on Oct 30 |url=https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Election-Commission-announces-by-election-to-three-Assembly-seats-in-Meghalaya-on-Oct-30&id=427026 |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=newsonair.gov.in |date=28 September 2021}}</ref>
* Monitoring poll expenditure for panchayat polls.<ref name="ma ref3">{{cite news |title=Election Commission team to visit Meghalaya on Wednesday |url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/election-commission-team-visit-meghalaya-wednesday.html |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=Northeast now |date=12 December 2017}}</ref>
* Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.
* Decision on conducting elections.<ref name="ma ref5">{{cite news |title=Ensure Fair Voting In Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland: Election Commission |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ensure-fair-voting-in-tripura-meghalaya-nagaland-election-commission-1813549 |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=NDTV.com |date=16 February 2018}}</ref>
* 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 malpractice.
* Issuing guidelines for voting in local body elections.
* Organising demonstration of electronic [[voting machine]] and VVPAT.
* Encouraging public to participate in elections.<ref name="ma ref4">{{cite news |title=Meghalya election commission ropes in Usha Uthup to motivate young voters - inside me|url=https://www.insidene.com/meghalaya-election-commission-ropes-usha-uthup-motivate-young-voters/ |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=insideme |date=1 February 2018}}</ref>

== Composition ==

Meghalaya State Election Commission is headed by chief election commissioner and as many members as specified in the 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 |access-date=20 December 2021 |publisher=telegraphindia.com |date=20 December 2021}}</ref>

Sri FR Kharkongor is the chief electoral officer of Meghalaya State Election Commission.<ref name="ma ref2" /> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

== Constitutional requirements ==

Meghalaya 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://ceomeghalaya.nic.in Official Website]

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[[Category:State election commissioners of India]]
[[Category:Government of Meghalaya]]
[[Category:Elections in Meghalaya]]

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