Election Commission of Nepal
- Office / Body Name
- Election Commission of Nepal
- Description
Election Commission
The Election Commission is the constitutional body mandated to conduct, supervise, direct, and control elections in Nepal.
Composition and Appointment
- Members: Consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and up to 4 other Election Commissioners.
- Appointment: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
- Term: 6 years from the date of appointment.
- Age Limit: Service expires upon reaching 65 years of age.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Elections: Conducts elections for the President, Vice-President, members of the Federal Parliament, Provincial Assemblies, and Local Bodies.
- Voter Registration: Prepares and updates voter rolls and registers voters.
- Political Parties: Registers political parties and regulates electoral codes of conduct.
- Constituency Delimitation: Assists and coordinates with the Constituency Delimitation Commission.
- Category
- Constitutional Body
- Established Year
- 1956
- Constitution Article
- Article 245