West Bengal State Election Commission

West Bengal State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of West Bengal for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way.

Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission.

[4][5] To ensure the autonomy of the position the state election commissioner[6] cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court.

[13] Rajiv sinha, is the current Chief Commissioner of West Bengal State Election Commission.

West Bengal State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration[14] with the objective of supervision and guiding preparation of electoral rolls for local governing body and to conduct elections in municipalities and panchayats .