ARUN GOEL—New Election Commissioner

Arun Goel, a formerly employed secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has been chosen to serve as the election commissioner.

The Indian Constitution created the ECI as a constitutional body to oversee and manage elections in the nation.
The ability to oversee, direct, and control elections is provided by Article 324 of the Constitution.
The organisation oversees elections for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state legislative assemblies, state legislative councils, and the presidential and vice presidential positions in the nation.
The Election Commission is a body that serves both the Central government and the state governments, making it an all-India entity.
Article 324 of the Constitution grants the Election Commission authority to carry out its duties, and as a result, the Representation of the People Act was passed.

When the ECI was first founded in 1950, there was just one Chief Election Commissioner.
During the 1989 General Election, two new Commissioners were first appointed to the board; however, their terms were very brief, ending on January 1, 1990.
Deputy Election Commissioners, who are often IAS officers, support the Election Commissioners.
Directors General, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, and Under Secretaries are also there to help.
The Chief Electoral Officer of the State, an IAS officer with the rank of Principal Secretary, assists the Election Commission at the state level.
The District Magistrates, who also serve as District Election Officers, Electoral Registration Officers, and Returning Officers oversee elections at the district and constituency levels.

The Indian Constitution does not specify the term limits for election commissioners.
The duration of service is set forth by the Election Commission Conduct of Service Act, 1991.
From the day they take office, the Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner must occupy office for a term of six years, or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.

Election administration: Since 1952, the ECI has effectively handled both national and state elections.
However, the Commission has started to take a more active role recently to guarantee that there is greater public participation.
Political parties are being held to a strict code of conduct after being threatened with de-recognition if they fail to uphold internal party democracy.
Upholds the Constitution’s objectives of equality, equity, impartiality, and independence as well as the rule of law in supervising, directing, and controlling election governance.
Elections are held in a free and fair manner, upholding the greatest standards of professionalism, independence, accountability, and transparency.

Compositional flaws: The Constitution doesn’t specify the requirements for EC members. After they retire or resign, they are not prohibited from receiving new assignments.
No tenure security: The constitution does not provide tenure security for election commissioners.
Partisan role: As instances of violations of the Model Code of Conduct during the 2019 general elections have increased, the EC has been under scrutiny like never before.
Political favor: The opposition claimed that by clearing the PM of violating the model code of conduct, the ECI was siding with the ruling party.
Incapability: Increasing violence and election fraud brought on by money have led to political criminality, which ECI is powerless to stop.

Source—https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/arun-goel-appointed-as-election-commissioner/article66158492.ece