‘Institute of Democracy & Elections for Good Governance’(IDEGG) established (23rd July)
'First Democracy Awards' for their initiatives undertaken in local body elections in Maharashtra (27th July)
Mr. U.P.S. Madan joins as Sixth State Election Commissioner Maharashtra (5th Sept.).
GENERAL ELECTIONS
9 Municipal Councils,4 Nagar Panchayat, 3 Panchayat Samitis & 1138 Grampanchayats. Total 1154 .
2018
First Democracy Fortnight celebrated(26th Jan to 10th Feb).
5 Regional Conferences on lines of National Conference (Jan-Feb)
Governor's Conclave (9th Feb)
Political Party Workshop (7th May)
Expert's Workshop(6th July)
Political Party Rules got revised(26th July)
Mandated to declare details of source of income, agreement with government and semi-government institutes, account of previously contested election history and brief information of details declared in affidavit from last contested election (13 Aug)
The Institute of Democracy & Elections for Good Governance (IDEGG), an informal initiative of State Election Commission, Maharashtra, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF).(26 Sept)
International Conference (25th & 26th Oct)
‘Institute of Democracy & Elections for Good Governance’ was established as a formal initiative of SECM (6 Nov)
As per SECM order dated 6 November, 2018, SECM now treat NOTA as a fictional electoral candidate (for the elections to ULSGs) and hold repoll wherever NOTA gets highest votes (6 Nov)
GENERAL ELECTIONS
4 Municipal Corporations, 10 Municipal Councils, 10 Nagar Panchayat & 2031 Grampanchayats. Total 2055
2017
Introduced Chat Bot, COP (Citizens on Patrol) Mobile App (19 Jan)
Citizen on Patrol application was inaugurated at the hands of Hon. Governor of Maharashtra (19 Jan)
Use of Float for voter awareness (26th Jan)
Used VVPAT on Experimental basis in Nanded-Waghala Municipal Corporation Election (11th Oct.).
National Conference for celebrating Silver Jubilee Year of 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendments (2nd & 3rd November)
GENERAL ELECTIONS
18 Municipal Corporations, 24 Municipal Councils,7 Nagar Panchayat, 26 Zilla Parishad, 289 Panchayat Samitis & 8620 Grampanchayats. Total 8984.
2016
First biannual newsletter published(25th April).
First Research Report published (22nd Sept)
Introduced 'True Voter' Mobile App for voter search during elections(27 Nov.)
Flex outside polling station consisting of brief information regarding candidate’s education, criminal background (14 Dec)
GENERAL ELECTIONS
184 Municipal Councils, 40 Nagar Panchayat &1571 Grampanchayats. Total 1795
2015
Started Google Cadastral Maps for ward formation(2 Feb)
Order issued to Political Parties for submission of pending documents(4 June)
FAQs book & App was introduced (1 July)
Inauguration of new SECM office (24 Sept)
De-registered 220 political parties.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
5 Municipal Corporations, 13 Municipal Councils, 67 Nagar Panchayat, 3 Zilla Parishad, 23 Panchayat Samitis & 14523 Grampanchayats. Total 14634.
2014
Mr. J.S.Saharia joins as Fifth State Election Commissioner Maharashtra (5th Sept.).
Introduced software for filing Nominations & Affidavit Online.(23 Dec)
GENERAL ELECTIONS
6 Municipal Councils, 1 Nagar Panchayat, 03 Panchayat Samitis & 856 Grampanchayats. Total 866
2013
Introduction of NOTA in Local Body Elections (12 Nov).
GENERAL ELECTIONS
4 Municipal Corporations, 5 Municipal Councils,6 Nagar Panchayat,4 Zilla Parishad,23 Panchayat Samitis & 2217 Grampanchayats.Total 2259.
2012
GENERAL ELECTIONS
17 Municipal Corporations, 24 Municipal Councils, 27 Zilla Parishad, 310 Panchayat Samitis & 7912 Grampanchayats. Total 8290
2011
Inauguration of SECM Logo (9th August).
GENERAL ELECTIONS
178 Municipal Councils, 4 Nagar Panchayat, & 1729 Grampanchayats.Total 1911.
2010
Beginning of Krantijyoti programme (8 Jan)
Began use of marker pen instead of traditional bottle ink for identification mark after casting a vote (27 Mar)
GENERAL ELECTIONS
5 Municipal Corporations, 5 Municipal Councils, 1 Nagar Panchayat, 15 Panchayat Samitis ,2 Zilla Parishad & 14421 Grampanchayats. Total 14454
2009
06 July Appointment tof Fourth State Election Commissioner Smt. Neela Satyanarayan.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
8 Municipal Councils and 3 Panchayat Samitis.
2008
GENERAL ELECTIONS
4 Municipal Corporations, 7 Municipal Councils, 4 Zilla Parishads and 23 Panchayat Samitis.
2007
Revised Order regarding Model Code of Conduct issued.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
14 Municipal Corporations, 38 Municipal Councils, 27 Zilla Parishads and 310 Panchayat Samitis and 7859 Village Panchayats.
2006
GENERAL ELECTIONS
169 Municipal Councils and 1728 Village Panchayats.
2005
Detailed Orders regarding Ward Formation in Urban Local Bodies issued.
Nationalist Janata Party became the first Political Party to be registered with SECM (15 Mar)
First National Party Bharatiya Communist Party was registered with SECM (28 Mar)
GENERAL ELECTIONS
4 Municipal Corporations, 5 Municipal Councils, 2 Zilla Parishads and 15 Panchayat Samitis and 14399 Village Panchayats.
2004
Second State Election Commissioner relinquishes Charge.
15 June Appointment of Third State Election Commissioner Shri Nand Lal
29 March Unified orders regarding Model Code of Conduct issued.
Introduction of E.V.M.s in Local Body Elections.(28 Nov)
Registration of Political Parties started.(20 Nov)
GENERAL ELECTIONS
3 Municipal Councils and 14454 Village Panchayats.
2003
GENERAL ELECTIONS
4 Municipal Corporations, 4 Municipal Councils, 1 Nagar Panchayat, 4 Zilla Parishads, 23 Panchayat Samitis and 1571 Village Panchayats.
2002
3 July Revised Order regarding submission of affidavit with nomination paper regarding criminal background and financial position.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
14 Municipal Corporations, 38 Municipal Councils, 27 Zilla Parishads, 308 Panchayat Samitis and 7163 Village Panchayats.
2001
16 January Postal Ballot Paper Order.
Provisions for Multi-Member ward elections to Municipal Corporations (except Brihan Mumbai) and Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats made.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
186 Municipal Councils, 2 Nagar Panchayats and 1126 Village Panchayats.
2000
2 December The Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment Order.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
4 Municipal Corporations, 2 Zilla ParishadS: 15 Panchayat Samitis and 14280 Village Panchayats.
1999
25 April First State Election Commissioner relinquishes Charge.
15 June Appointment of Second State Election Commissioner Shri Y L. Rajwade.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
8 Municipal Councils, 3 Panchayat Samitis and 1429 Village Panchayats.
1998
GENERAL ELECTIONS
1 Municipal Corporation, 1 Municipal Council, 4 Zilla Parishads, 23 Panchayat Samitis & 1571 Village Panchayats.
1997
29 January Detailed Orders about Mode! Code of Conduct.
3 February Revised order for Code of Conduct.
21 October Orders about submission of affidavit with nomination paper regarding criminai background.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
10 Municipal Corporation, 30 Municipal Council, 29 Zilla Parishads, 319 Panchayat Samiti & 7163 Village Panchayat.
1996
29 January Provisions for preparation of separate electoral rolls in urban local bodies deleted and provision to adapt Assembly electoral roll enacted.
4 April Guidelines about delimitation of wards.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
176 Municipal Councils & 1126 Village panchayats.
1995
7 February First Order regarding Model Code of Conduct.
2 March Order regarding requisition of staff and vehicles.
GENERAL ELECTIONS
4 Municipal Corporations, 2 Municipal Councils & 18209 Village Panchayats.
1994
22 April Enactment of State Election Commissioner (Qualification and Appointment) Act, 1994
23 April Constitution of State Election Commission.
23 April Implementation of 73rd Amendment to the Constitution.
26 April 1994: Establishment of SECM
26 April Appointment of First State Election Commissioner Shri D. N. Choudhari.
31 May Implementation of 74th Amendment to the Constitution.
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