Question
Download Solution PDFWhen, for the first time, did the Election Commission of India become a multi-member body?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct option is 1989.
Key Points
- The Election Commission was a single-member body when it was set up in 1950 till October 1989, with only the Chief Election Commissioner as its only member.
- After the Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1989, it has been made a multi-member body.
- Since October 1989 up to today, it is a three-member commission with one Chief Election Commissioner and two election commissioners.
- Prompted by the Supreme Court's observation in S. S. Dhanoa's case and also in the wake of certain controversial decisions taken by the CEC resulting in a serious confrontation between the Commission and the Government of India, the latter decided to provide for a Multi-member Election Commission.
Additional Information
- The Election Commission of India (Articles 324 to 329) was formed on 25 January 1950;
- The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies, state legislative Councils, and the offices of the President and Vice President of the country.
- Chief Election Commissioner - Rajiv Kumar
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