The Election Commission of India issues a directive instructing all States to implement new voter registration procedures by a specified date. A State Chief Secretary challenges this directive as exceeding the Commission's constitutional power. Under Article 324, what is the extent of the Election Commission's authority?

• AThe Election Commission has only advisory powers and cannot issue binding directives
• BThe Election Commission has superintendence, direction, and conduct of all elections and can issue binding instructions to election authorities
• CThe Election Commission's powers are limited to the Union only, not States
• DThe Election Commission requires approval from the President before issuing any directive