Consider the following tasks:

1. Superintendence, direction, and conduct of free and fair elections.
2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice‑President.
3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election.
4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes.

Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

1. 1, 2, and 3
2. 2, 3, and 4
3. 1 and 3
4. 1, 2, and 4

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The Election Commission of India is responsible for the superintendence, direction and conduct of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President. It also prepares electoral rolls, recognizes political parties, and allots election symbols. However, Statement 4 is incorrect because election disputes are decided by the judiciary, primarily the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, and not by the Election Commission.

Answer: (a) 1, 2, and 3