PolityGS-II· 1 min read
Appointment of Deputy Election Commissioner amid Work Hierarchy Concerns
Why in news?
A new Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC) has been appointed to the ECI, filling a vacancy. This appointment comes amid existing concerns regarding work allocation and hierarchy within the commission, particularly involving the IT department.
Key points
- Prakash Rajpurohit appointed as DEC, filling the vacancy left by Sanjay Kumar.
- Concerns raised over work allocation and routing of files, especially for the IT department head.
- Previous issues noted regarding files of Dr. Seema Khanna not being routed through DEC Sanjay Kumar.
- Dr. Khanna heads the IT department and oversees digital infrastructure for electoral rolls.
- The appointment is crucial for the functioning and clarity of roles within the ECI.
Background & context
The Election Commission of India has a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. Deputy Election Commissioners assist them in their functions. The ECI is also responsible for maintaining electoral rolls and managing IT systems for elections.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Sanjay Kumar, the previous DEC in charge of Electoral Rolls and IT, was repatriated prematurely.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Polity - Constitutional bodies, Election Commission of India, Administrative structure and functioning.