Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission of

Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is NOT correct?

Election Commission accords recognition to political parties and allots symbols
Election Commission has the power to take decisions to ensure a free and fair polls
Election Commission implements the model code of conduct
The concept of multiple-member Election Commission has been in operation since 1980
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
The Election Commission of India (ECI) was initially a single-member body. It became a multi-member body for the first time in 1989 but reverted to a single-member body in 1990. It was made a multi-member body (one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners) again in 1993 and has remained so since. Therefore, the concept of a multiple-member Election Commission has been in operation since 1993, not 1980. Statements A, B, and C correctly describe powers and functions of the ECI.
The Election Commission of India became a multi-member body permanently in 1993.
The ECI’s powers include superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, the office of President, and the office of Vice-President. It is responsible for preparing electoral rolls, delimitation of constituencies, recognition of political parties, allotment of symbols, and ensuring free and fair elections, including the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct.
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