ECI: all decisions, including SIR, are unanimous decisions of the full Commission
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On 23 September 2026 the Election Commission of India said all its decisions over the past year, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of rolls, were unanimous decisions of the full Commission. It said written notes and differing views by members are a normal part of deliberation before a final decision.
- Body
- Election Commission of India
- Date
- 23 Sep 2026
- Constitution
- Article 324
- Law
- CEC and Other ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023
- New initiatives
- around 40
The ECI statement on unanimous decisions: what happened?
Reports had pointed to internal notes by Commissioners spread over 10 months. The Commission responded that such notes are routine and that final decisions were taken together.
- ECI said it is a multi-member constitutional body under Article 324 and that its decisions, including on SIR, are unanimous decisions of the full Commission [PIB].
- Its orders follow procedures under the CEC and Other ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 [PIB].
What did the ECI say?
- It is a multi-member constitutional body working under Article 324.
- Orders follow procedures under the 2023 Act on the CEC and other ECs.
- Any officer may give suggestions; differing views come before a final decision.
- ECINet runs under data security protocols with IT audits.
- EROs and DEOs act under their statutory powers for registration and deletion.
What can Prelims ask on the ECI statement on unanimous decisions?
- Article 324: superintendence, direction and control of elections vests in the ECI.
- The 2023 Act governs appointment and term of CEC and ECs.
- ECINet: ECI’s digital platform.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-09-23): ECI said it is a multi-member constitutional body under Article 324 and that its decisions, including on SIR, are unanimous decisions of the full Commission.
- ECI's structure and appointment law are core GS2.
Quotable data pointIts orders follow procedures under the CEC and Other ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
PIB: Election Commission: decisions are unanimous decisions of the full Commission, 23 Sep 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: Art. 324; 2023 Act. · Mains: Independence of the ECI after the 2023 Act.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner is now governed by an Act of
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB, 23 Sep 2026.
Questions students ask about this
Which Article creates the Election Commission?
Article 324 of the Constitution.
Which law governs appointment of the CEC and ECs?
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
What did ECI say about SIR decisions?
They were unanimous decisions of the full Commission.
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Official source: PIB: Election Commission: decisions are unanimous decisions of the full Commission, 23 Sep 2026
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