Comprehension Passage
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The Election Commission of India (ECI), established on January 25, 1950, serves as an independent constitutional authority tasked with ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in India. Its key roles include overseeing elections to the offices of the President, Vice President, Parliament, and state legislatures, while also monitoring election expenses to ensure fair play among political parties and candidates. Operating under the guidelines of Article 324 to 329, the ECI functions to uphold the principles of free and fair elections, which are fundamental to democratic governance. The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed through a parliamentary resolution requiring a two-thirds majority, whereas other Election Commissioners are subject to removal by the President upon the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Sukumar Sen, the inaugural Chief Election Commissioner, exemplified the ECI's role by administering India's first general elections in the 1950s. Appointments to this position are made by the President, with tenures capped at six years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first, ensuring experienced oversight of India's electoral system.
The Election Commission of India (ECI), established on January 25, 1950, serves as an independent constitutional authority tasked with ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in India. Its key roles include overseeing elections to the offices of the President, Vice President, Parliament, and state legislatures, while also monitoring election expenses to ensure fair play among political parties and candidates. Operating under the guidelines of Article 324 to 329, the ECI functions to uphold the principles of free and fair elections, which are fundamental to democratic governance. The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed through a parliamentary resolution requiring a two-thirds majority, whereas other Election Commissioners are subject to removal by the President upon the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Sukumar Sen, the inaugural Chief Election Commissioner, exemplified the ECI's role by administering India's first general elections in the 1950s. Appointments to this position are made by the President, with tenures capped at six years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first, ensuring experienced oversight of India's electoral system.
What is the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in monitoring election expenses?
1
ECI is responsible for disbursing funds to political parties for election campaigns.
2
ECI monitors the election expenses of only candidates and not political parties.
3
ECI is responsible for monitoring the election expenses of both political parties and candidates.
4
ECI does not have any role in monitoring election expenses.