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Q12 (CDS-II/2026) Polity & Governance › Local Government

Which of the following statements about State Election Commissioner is/are correct ?
1. Preparation of electoral rolls for elections to the Panchayats takes place under his/her direction
2. He/she is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner of India
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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Under Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution of India, the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities are vested in the State Election Commission, headed by the State Election Commissioner.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 243K(1) specifies that the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the state. However, the Constitution does not require the Governor to act on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India. The State Election Commission is an independent constitutional authority and is not a branch of the Election Commission of India. The conditions of service and tenure of the State Election Commissioner are determined by state law or rules made by the Governor.

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