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Q9 (IAS/1995) Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies › Constitutional statutory bodies Answer Verified

Which one of the following is correct In respect of the commencement of the election process in India ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3. This process is governed by the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

According to Sections 14 and 15 of the Act, the Election Commission of India (ECI) determines the schedule and makes the formal recommendation for holding elections. However, the statutory authority to issue the actual notification for the election lies with the President for the Lok Sabha and the Governor for the State Legislative Assemblies.

  • Option 1 and 2: These are incorrect because neither the Government nor the Home Ministry has the legal authority to issue the election notification.
  • Option 4: This is incorrect because while the ECI manages the entire process, the constitutional and legal power to "call upon" the constituencies to elect members resides with the Head of State (President/Governor).

Therefore, Option 3 accurately reflects the legal division of labor where the ECI recommends, and the President/Governor notifies.

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