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Q21 (UPPCS/2023) Polity & Governance › Local Government

All elections to the Panchayats are conducted by -

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Under Article 243K of the Constitution of India (introduced by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992), the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats are vested in the State Election Commission. This is an independent constitutional body consisting of a State Election Commissioner appointed by the Governor.

  • The Election Commission of India (Article 324) conducts elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President of India.
  • The State Legislature is empowered to make laws regarding the conduct of Panchayat elections, but the actual execution and supervision are the responsibility of the State Election Commission.
  • There is no constitutional body known as the "Panchayati Raj Commission" for conducting elections.
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