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

== History and administration ==
The then-Orissa 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 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 ==
The State 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>

* 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="or ref8">{{cite news |title=Orissa HC seeks response from SEC, Chief Secy on pleas seeking civic polls |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bhubaneswar/orissa-hc-seeks-response-from-sec-chief-secy-on-pleas-seeking-civic-polls-7470607/ |access-date=11 December 2021 |publisher=The Indian Express |date=25 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="od ref7">{{cite news |last1=patnaik |first1=lalmohan |title=rourkela municipality: Plea in Orissa HC to allow Rourkela civic body polls {{!}} Cuttack News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/cuttack/plea-in-orissa-hc-to-allow-rourkela-civic-body-polls/articleshow/87959830.cms |access-date=12 December 2021 |publisher=The Times of India |date=28 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Model code of conduct are following in elections for local bodies.
* Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.<ref name="od ref4">{{cite news |title=Final voters' list for panchayat polls on December 14: Odisha Election Commission |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/nov/09/final-voters-list-for-panchayat-polls-on-december-14-odishaelection-commission-2381306.html |access-date=11 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=9 November 2021}}</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.
* Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.<ref name="od ref3">{{cite news |title=Odisha: State Election Commission increases expenditure limit for Panchayat polls: Check details |url=https://kalingatv.com/state/odisha-state-election-commission-increases-poll-expenditure-limit-check-details/ |access-date=11 December 2021 |publisher=KalingaTV |date=15 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="or ref6">{{cite news |title=‘Odisha panchayat polls candidates can spend more’: State Election Commission |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/odisha-panchayat-polls-candidates-can-spend-more-state-election-commission-101637001745108.html |access-date=11 December 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=16 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

== Composition ==

Odisha State Election Commission is headed by Chief Electoral Officer and as many members as specified in State Act.<ref name="od ref5">{{cite news |title=Election Commission of Odisha - Its history, Functions and Officers |url=https://www.elections.in/election-commission/odisha.html |access-date=11 December 2021 |publisher=Elections in India}}</ref> 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>

Aditya Prasad Padhi, I.A.S., Retd, is the Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha.<ref name="or ref3">{{cite news |title=A P Padhi appointed as state election commissioner of Odisha |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/a-p-padhi-appointed-as-state-election-commissioner-of-odisha-119081401786_1.html |publisher=Business Standard India |date=14 August 2019}}</ref> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

== Constitutional requirements ==

Odisha 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 the [[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://sec.odisha.gov.in/ Official Website]

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

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