Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way.
[5][6][7] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Jammu & Kashmir state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
Shri Hirdesh Kumar, is the Chief Electoral officer of Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission.
BR Sharma, born on, 27-04-1960, is the former Chief Secretary of JandK.
[16] Jammu & Kashmir State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.