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ECI Affirms Commitment to Constitutional Duties Amidst SIR Row
- •The Election Commission of India (ECI) stated its full commitment to constitutional duties with integrity, responding to queries about internal notes and decision-making during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- •The ECI operates under Article 324 of the Constitution, statutory rules, and established institutional conventions, emphasizing its multi-member constitutional body status where internal checks are standard practice.
- •All ECI actions are in accordance with laws and instructions, with official orders carrying full legal sanctions under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.
- •The Commission clarified that differing views and observations are a normal part of deliberations, and suggestions from any officer are encouraged to improve the electoral system.
- •The ECI highlighted numerous unanimous decisions, 40 new initiatives, and electoral reforms undertaken in the past year, including successful elections in Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal.
Key Questions Answered
The Election Commission stated that it is fully committed to executing its constitutional duties under Article 324 with complete integrity. It clarified that written notes, technical suggestions, and differing internal views are a normal part of the standard administrative and decision-making process before final approvals are made.
The ECI functions under Article 324 of the Constitution, statutory rules, and established institutional conventions. Its official orders and administrative directions carry full legal sanctions under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.
The ECI stated that its digital platforms, including ECINet, operate under strict data security protocols designed to prevent unauthorized tampering and manipulation. It noted that IT security checks and audit controls are standard cybersecurity measures implemented across national databases.
