History & Civics
Answer
The election commission advises the President or the Governors of the State in respect of electoral matters, disqualification of members, election disputes, petitions etc. The commission also advises judiciary in the matter of post election disqualification of sitting members of parliament and state legislature. The cases of persons found guilty of corrupt practices at elections which come before the supreme court and high courts are also referred to the commission for its opinion.
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