Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- 1. The elections to the Panchayat 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 :
2 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2021
Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 243K(2) states that the State Election Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor of the State.
Statement 3 is correct. Article 243K(1) empowers the State Legislature, subject to the provisions of the Constitution, to make laws with respect to all matters relating to the elections to the Panchayats.