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.
[3][4] To ensure the autonomy of the position, the state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.
[11] State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations[12] Aditya Prasad Padhi, I.A.S., Retd, is the Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha.
Odisha State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration.
[14] State Election Commissions were formed as per Article 243K of the Constitution, similar to setting up of the Election Commission of India as per Article 324.