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'''West Bengal State Election Commission''' is an [[Autonomy|autonomous]] and [[statutory]] body constituted in [[India|Indian]] state of [[West Bengal]] for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. [[Constitution of India]] with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission. West Bengal 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]]. West Bengal State Election Commissioner is appointed by [[Governor (India)|Governor]] of West Bengal.

== History and Administration ==

West Bengal State Election Commission was formed for the State similar to 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> West Bengal 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 state election commissioner<ref name="wbs ref3">{{cite news |title=‘Abdicating mandate’: Guv Dhankhar’s sharp message to Bengal election official |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/kolkata-news/dont-toe-govt-line-on-civic-polls-guv-cautions-bengal-election-official-101637684214551.html |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=23 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref> cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for [[judge]] of [[High courts of India|High Court]].

== Powers and Responsibilities ==

West Bengal 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>

* Issue notification containing guidelines for conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="wb ref 4">{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Shiv Sahay |title=Kolkata Municipal Corporation election to be conducted on December 19 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/kolkata-municipal-corporation-election-to-be-conducted-on-december-19/article37678101.ece |publisher=The Hindu |date=25 November 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
* Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State.<ref name="wb ref2">{{cite news |title=Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls on December 19 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/kolkata-municipal-corporation-polls-on-december-19/articleshow/87918269.cms |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=26 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="ws ref2">{{cite news |title=KMC polls on Dec 19 to be litmus test for TMC, BJP on urban base since assembly elections |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/kmc-polls-on-dec-19-to-be-litmus-test-for-tmc-bjp-on-urban-base-since-assembly-elections/articleshow/87907936.cms |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=25 November 2021}}</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="wb ref5">{{cite news |title=State proposed polls to municipal bodies be held in phases by May: West Bengal election body to HC |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/06/state-proposed-polls-to-municipal-bodies-be-held-in-phases-by-may-west-bengal-election-body-to-hc-2392500.html |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=6 December 2021}}</ref>
* Laying guidelines for persons eligible to contest in elections for Municipal panchayats in State.<ref name="wb ref6">{{cite news |title=West Bengal panchayat election: State Election Commission yet to take decision on poll dates-Politics News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/west-bengal-panchayat-election-state-election-commission-yet-to-take-decision-on-poll-dates-4446023.html |access-date=8 December 2021 |publisher=Firstpost |date=25 April 2018 |language=en}}</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="wb ref2" />
* Laying guidelines for voters voting in elections.
* Updating Electoral rolls with new additions.
* Updating Electoral rolls with removals, if any.

== Composition ==

West Bengal State Election Commission consists of Chief Commissioner<ref name="sec ref3" /> and as many members and staff specified as are required by the Acts of respective state Governments. 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>

S.K.Das, is the current Chief Commissioner of West Bengal State Election Commission.<ref name="wb ref1" /><ref name="wb ref2" /> He will serve for a period of four years.

== Constitutional Requirements ==

West Bengal 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>with the objective of supervision and guiding preparation of electoral rolls for local governing body and to conduct elections in municipalities and panchayats . 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" />

== References ==

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== Related Articles ==

*[[Election Commission of India]].
*[[States_Election_Commission(India)]]

== External links ==
* [http://wbsec.gov.in/ Official Website]



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