Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India (ECI). These plenary powers enable the Commission to oversee electoral rolls and conduct elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. The authority under Article 324 supplements statutory provisions such as the Representation of the People Act, 1950, ensuring that elections remain free, fair, and credible. It also empowers the ECI to adjust procedural timelines, including Special Intensive Revision processes, to maintain transparency and effective electoral roll management.