Question

The Election Commission of India gets the power to conduct elections from which of the following articles?

• A. Article 324
• B. Article 280
• C. Article 264
• D. Article 26

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Election Commission of India derives its powers to conduct free and fair elections from Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. This article explicitly provides the duty to direct, control, and conduct elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, and to the offices of President and Vice-President of India. Understanding the distinct roles of each article is crucial.

Article	Purpose
Article 324	Powers and responsibilities of the Election Commission of India
Article 280	Finance Commission's provisions
Article 264	Commencement of the Constitution
Article 26	Freedom to manage religious affairs

The correct option is Article 324, as it grants the Election Commission its authoritative mandate.

Answer 2

The Election Commission of India derives its power to conduct elections from Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

Additional Context:

• Article 324:
  • Vests superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission
  • Covers elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President
  • Gives EC power to decide election schedules and implement Model Code of Conduct
• Other articles mentioned:
  • Article 264: Interpretation clause for Finance Commission provisions
  • Article 280: Deals with Finance Commission composition and functions
  • Article 26: Right to manage religious affairs (Fundamental Right)
• Key powers of Election Commission:
  • Registration of political parties
  • Delimitation of constituencies
  • Monitoring election expenditure
  • Resolving electoral disputes
• Constitutional provisions:
  • Part XV (Articles 324-329) specifically deals with elections
  • Article 324 is the foundational provision for India's electoral system

Correct Answer: (1) Article 324.