| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | May'1994 |
| Jurisdiction | Odisha |
| Headquarters | Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Cooperation Department, Govt. of Odisha. |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | sec |
The Odisha State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in the Indian state of Odisha for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 243K and 243 ZA and Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of State Election Commissions. Odisha State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. Odisha State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Odisha.