1. Highlight the Quasi-Judicial and Advisory functions of the Election Commission of India. Do you think the powers of the Election Commission need a relook in context of the challenges it has faced in recent years?

Approach:

♤ Give a brief introduction about ECI and its role.

♤ Highlight various quasi-judicial and advisory functions of the ECI.

♤ Discuss the challenges faced by the ECI which are leading to a relook of the powers of ECI.

♤ Bring out the steps that can be taken to make ECI more powerful to tackle these challenges.

♤ Conclude accordingly.