Which body has the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities under the Constitution of India?
Question and options
Which body has the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities under the Constitution of India?
The State Election Commission
The State Government
The Election Commission of India
The State Finance Commission
Answer and explanation
Article 243K vests the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all Panchayat elections in a State Election Commission, and Article 243ZA applies the same to Municipalities. The Election Commission of India's remit under Article 324 covers Parliament, State Legislatures and the President and Vice-President; the State Finance Commission under Article 243I reviews local finances.
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