Quasi-Judicial functions of the ECI

♤ It acts as a court for settling disputes related to granting of recognition to political parties and allotment of election symbols to them.

♤ It has the power to disqualify a candidate who has failed to lodge an account of his election expenses within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

♤ The Commission has also the power for removing or reducing the period of such disqualification as also other disqualification under the law.

♤ It decides on matters related to violations of Model Code of Conduct.

♤ It appoints officers for inquiring into disputes relating to electoral management.

♤ It cancels the polls in the events of rigging, booth capturing, violence and other irregularities.