Indian Polity · Polity
Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Election Commission of India during electoral roll revision: Supreme Court Observer Statement I: The Election Commission's authority under Article 324 to conduct elections includes revising electoral rolls, but such power must adhere to constitutional norms of fairness, transparency, and due procedure. Supreme Court Observer Statement II: Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 allows the Election Commission to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) without following the procedures prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Supreme Court Observer Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect✓
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
Correct answer
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
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