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  • Apr 03, 2024
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EC TRANSFERS SEVERAL TOP OFFICIALS, APPOINTS SPECIAL OBSERVERS

Why in the news?

EC transfers officials in 5 states, appoints special observers in 4, aiming to ensure fair elections and maintain neutrality.

About the EC’s Administrative Changes:

  • The Election Commission (EC) transferred officials in Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Special observers were appointed in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar to ensure fair elections.
  • These measures aim to maintain a level playing field during the electoral process.
source:toppersnotes
About Constitutional Provisions on CEC and ECs:

●   Articles 324-329 in Part XV (Elections) detail election processes.

●   Appointment process not specified; President appoints on PM’s advice.

●   Removal via resignation or Parliament’s process, similar to Supreme Court judges.

About MCC (Model Code of Conduct):

●   Guidelines by ECI for parties and candidates before elections.

●   Ensures EC’s power to supervise fair elections.

●   Active from announcement of election schedule to result announcement.

●   Originates from Kerala Assembly elections.