Consider the following tasks: 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections. 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-president. 3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election. 4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes. Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

1 The Election Commission of India is vested with several key functions related to elections. 2 Task 1: Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections is a primary function under Article 324 of the Constitution. 3 Task 2: Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the Offices of the President and the Vice-President is also a function of the Election Commission. 4 Task 3: Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols is another function performed by the Election Commission. 5 Task 4: Proclamation of the final verdict in the case of election disputes is incorrect. Election disputes (election petitions) are adjudicated by the High Courts (and appeal lies to the Supreme Court), not the Election Commission. 6 Therefore, tasks 1, 2, and 3 are functions of the Election Commission.