2 Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations · 2.4.2 Constitutional bodies

2.4.2.1 Election Commission

The Election Commission of India, under Article 324, superintends, directs and controls elections to Parliament, state legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President; it is now a three-member body appointed under a 2023 law.

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Key terms

  • Chief Election Commissioner
  • multi-member commission
  • T.N. Seshan
  • Anoop Baranwal
  • 2023 Act
  • removal
  • Model Code of Conduct
  • State Election Commission

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