ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಆಯೋಗ | |
State Election Commission overview | |
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Formed | 26 May 1993[1] |
Jurisdiction | Karnataka |
Headquarters | Bengaluru |
State Election Commission executive |
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Parent department | Election Commission of India |
Website | karsec |
Karnataka State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Karnataka for ensuring that 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 State Election Commissions. Karnataka State Election Commission came into existence with the promulgation of 73rd and 74th amendment to the Constitution of India on 26 May 1993 with an objective of superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and to conduct all elections to the Urban Local Bodies and Rural local bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. Karnataka State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Karnataka.[1]
Karnataka State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950[3] to supervise state level elections.[4] State election commissioner is appointed by Governor.[5][6] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Karnataka state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
Karnataka States Election Commissioner is responsible for the following:[3][7]
Karnataka State Election Commission is headed by Chief Election Commissioner and as many members as specified in State Act. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations[15]
Sri Dr B.Basavaraju, I.A.S., Retd., is the Chief Election Commissioner of Karnataka State Election Commission.[2] His period of service will be 5 years or attaining an age of 65 years whichever is earlier.
Karnataka State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.[16] 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.[4]