Which of the following is/are among the functions of the Election Commission of India ? I. > Conduct of election for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha. II. > Conduct of election to the Corporat

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Q: 67 (IAS/1994)
Which of the following is/are among the functions of the Election Commission of India ?
I. Conduct of election for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha.
II. Conduct of election to the Corporations and Municipalities.
III. Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of the elections.
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The Election Commission of India has various functions, but the responsibilities mentioned in options I, II and III are not among them.

Option I is incorrect because the Election Commission of India does not conduct elections for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. These positions are elected by the members of their respective houses.

Option II is incorrect because the election to the Corporations and Municipalities are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the Election Commission of India.

Option III is incorrect because, while the Election Commission of India does handle controversies during the electoral process, any disputes arising out of election results are adjudicated by the courts, and not the Election Commission.

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer as none of the listed options correctly describe the functions of the Election Commission of India.