Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Election Commission of India? (1) It is an autonomous Legal Body (2) Part XV of Indian Constitution deals with the Elections and the Election Commission (3) The Election Commission was established on January 25, 1950 (4) Art. 328 provides bar on the interference of Courts in electoral matters.

Explanation

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body. It was established by the Constitution of India to conduct and regulate elections in the country. Part XV of the Constitution of India consists of Articles on Elections. Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of the president of India, and the office of vice-president of India shall be vested in the election commission. Thus, the Election Commission is an all-India body in the sense that it is common to both the Central government and the state governments. Formed: 25 January 1950 Article 328: Power of Legislature of a State to make provision with respect to elections to such Legislature. Article 329: Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters. %20of%20India LAKSHMIKANT