JKSSB Written 2018
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Option C —
Article 327
While Article 324 is the most famous article related to elections, it deals with the superintendence and control of elections by the Election Commission. Article 327, specifically, gives the Parliament the power to make laws regarding the preparation of electoral rolls, the delimitation of constituencies, and all other matters necessary for securing the due constitution of the Houses.Understanding the Election Cluster (Part XV)
Part XV of the Constitution (Articles 324 to 329) creates the legal framework for India's democratic process. Here is how they differ:
Article 324: Establishes the Election Commission of India and gives it the power of direction and control of elections.
Article 325: States that no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in the electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex.
Article 326: Defines Adult Suffrage (the right to vote for every citizen above 18 years).
Article 327: Empowers Parliament to make provisions with respect to elections to Legislatures.
Article 328: Empowers the State Legislature to make provisions for elections to that Legislature (only if Parliament hasn't already made a law on the matter).
Article 329: Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters (e.g., courts cannot question the validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies).
Why this distinction matters
Article 327 is the reason why Parliament was able to pass major acts like:
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 (Allocation of seats and preparation of rolls).
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Actual conduct of elections and disqualifications).
The Delimitation Commission Act.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.