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

== History and administration ==

Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan 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 ==

Rajasthan States 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="rec ref9">{{cite news |title=Over 68 per cent voting recorded in second phase of Rajasthan zila parishad, panchayat samiti polls |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/15/over-68-per-centvoting-recorded-in-secondphase-of-rajasthan-zila-parishad-panchayat-samiti-polls-2395923.html |access-date=18 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=15 December 2021}}</ref>
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="rec ref8">{{cite news |title=Rajasthan civic polls: Nearly 72% voting in urban local body polls |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/elections/urban-local-bodies-poll-underway-in-jaipur-43-voting-recorded-till-1-pm-119111600733_1.html |access-date=18 December 2021 |publisher=Business Standard India |date=16 November 2019}}</ref>
* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.
* Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="rec ref6">{{cite news |title=Over 21% polling recorded in Rajasthan urban local body polls |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/over-21-polling-recorded-in-rajasthan-urban-local-body-polls/articleshow/79676250.cms?from=mdr |access-date=18 December 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=11 December 2020}}</ref>
* 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.<ref name="rec ref4">{{cite news |title=Rajasthan: Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls to be held in four phases from November 23 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/rajasthan-zila-parishad-panchayat-samiti-polls-to-be-held-in-four-phases-from-november-23-906551.html |access-date=18 December 2021 |publisher=Deccan Herald |date=24 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* 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.<ref name="rec ref5">{{cite news |title=Rajasthan Panchayat Election Results 2020: BJP maintains lead, bags 1,835 panchayat samiti wards, 312 zilla parishad seats |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/rajasthan-panchayat-election-results-2020-bjp-maintains-lead-bags-1835-panchayat-samiti-wards-312-zilla-parishad-seats-9091451.html |access-date=18 December 2021 |publisher=Firstpost |date=9 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="rec ref7">{{cite news |title=Rajasthan: Rajya Sabha bypoll, ZP and Panchayat Samiti elections to be held in October |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/rajasthan-rajya-sabha-bypoll-zp-and-panchayat-samiti-elections-to-be-held-in-october |access-date=18 December 2021 |publisher=Free Press Journal |date=28 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* Ordering repoll if needed.
* Making arrangements for Statewide polls.
* Monitoring poll expenditure for Panchayat polls.
* Laying guidelines for issue of opinion polls.
* Decision on conducting elections.
* Ensure proper counting of votes polled in local body polls.<ref name="rec ref16">{{cite news |title=Rajasthan Panchayat Election Results 2020: Counting of votes across 21 districts underway |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/rajasthan-gram-panchayat-chunav-zilla-parishad-2020-counting-of-votes-across-21-districts-underway-9090821.html |access-date=18 December 2021 |publisher=Firstpost |date=8 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* Declaring results of local body polls.
* Municipal and Panchayat constituencies delimitation exercise.
* Countermanding elections in case of mal practices.
* Issuing guidelines for voting in local body elections.

== Composition ==

Rajasthan State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in State Act.<ref name="rec ref3" /> 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>

Presently(2022),Sri madhukar gupta,is the Chief Election Commissioner of Rajasthan State Election Commission.<ref name="rec ref2">{{cite news |title=Rajasthan panchayat elections: First phase of polling today, 519 seats in fray |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rajasthan-panchayat-elections-first-phase-of-polling-today-519-seats-in-fray-101629936584653.html |access-date=18 December 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=26 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref> His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.

== Constitutional requirements ==

Rajasthan 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 ==
* [https://sec.rajasthan.gov.in/ Official Website]
* [https://ceorajasthan.nic.in/ Official Website]

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[[Category:Local government in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Elections in Rajasthan]]

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VanessaColls18 at 16:36, 4 February 2026