UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

Under the Constitution of India, the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President is vested in the:

  1. Union Public Service Commission
  2. Election Commission of India
  3. Ministry of Law and Justice
  4. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice

Answer

Correct Answer

Election Commission of India

Explanation

The Election Commission of India is the constitutional authority under Article 324 for superintendence, direction and control of specified elections. The UPSC conducts recruitment examinations, not elections. The Law Ministry provides administrative and legislative support but does not exercise this constitutional control. A parliamentary committee scrutinises policy and cannot conduct elections.

Topics: constitutional institutions, election commission of india, elections, polity