Question

Which authority is charged with the conduct of local self-government elections under the 73^rd Amendment to the Constitution of India?

Answer 1

Under the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India, the authority responsible for conducting elections to the local self-government institutions (Panchayati Raj bodies) is the:

State Election Commission:

• The State Election Commission is vested with the powers of superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
• This provision ensures free and fair elections at the village, block, and district levels, as mandated by the Constitution.