Part 24: Constitutional Bodies – Election Commission
- Title
- Part 24: Constitutional Bodies – Election Commission
- Description
Election Commission of Nepal
Part 24 (Articles 252–256) establishes the Election Commission as an independent constitutional body to conduct, supervise, direct, and control all elections in Nepal.
Key Provisions
- Composition: Consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and up to 4 other Election Commissioners.
- Appointment: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
- Term of Office: 6 years from the date of appointment.
- Retirement Age: 65 years.
- Reappointment: Not eligible for reappointment (except that an Election Commissioner can be appointed as Chief Election Commissioner, with total term not exceeding 6 years).
- Functions (Article 253):
- Conducts elections for President, Vice-President, members of Federal Parliament, Provincial Assemblies, and Local Bodies.
- Prepares voter lists and registers political parties.
Exam-Essential Facts
- The Chief Election Commissioner serves for a maximum term of 6 years or until reaching the retirement age of 65 years.
- Appointed based on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
- Commissioners can be removed only through the same process as a Supreme Court judge (impeachment under Article 101).
- Part Number
- 12
- Article Range
- Art. 252–256
- Category
- Constitutional Bodies