According to Article 324(1) of Indian Constitution, the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India are as follows:-

(a) It revise and prepares the electoral roll periodically. 

(b) It hold elections to Parliament. State Assemblies, and offices of the President and Vice President. 

(c) It announce the elections and issue the time table. 

(d) It conducts the by-election to vacant seats and announce the repoll where the elections are disrupted. 

(e) It grants recognition to political parties as National and State level parties and also allots ‘ the symbols to the parties. 

(f) It scrutinizes the nomination papers and empovver.to reject the uncompleted nomination papers.

(g) It appoints officers and other stall’ members to conduct election and make necessary arrangements. 

(h) It appoints the observers and micro observers to keep constant eye on the electoral process. 

(i) It can undertake the counting process and declare the results. It can also withhold the election results on valid grounds. 

(j) It can advice the President or the Governor at the time of disqualification of members of the House. 

(k) It enforces the code of conduct for the candidates and political parties with relates to the election expenses and submission of accounts after election. 

(l) As per the Representation of Peoples’ Act of 1950 and 1951, Election Commission of India conducts the process of election.