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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The elections to the Panchyat are conducted by the State Election Commission.

2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India.

3. The State Legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters relating to Panchayat elections.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:


1. 2 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 1 and 3 only

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

  • Holding elections to the Panchayats is the responsibility of the State Governments and the State Election Commissions.
    • The Constitution mandates that where the Part IX of the Constitution applies, Panchayat elections be conducted every five years, under the overall superintendence, direction, and control of the State Election Commission.
  • Article 243K is designed to ensure free and fair elections for the Panchayats.
  • Article 243K provides for the Constitution of a State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
    • Powers of superintendence, direction, and control of elections to the Panchayats, including preparation of electoral rolls for it shall vest in the State Election Commission.
    • To ensure the Independence of the Commissioner it is laid down that State Election Commissioner can be removed only in the same manner and on the same grounds as Judge of a High Court.
    • The State Legislatures have the power to legislate on all matters relating to elections to Panchayats.

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