Article 243K of Constitution of India – Elections to the Panchayats
Article 243K of Constitution of India deals with Elections to the Panchayats
Original Text of Article 243K of Constitution of India
(1) The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats shall be vested in a State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by The Governor.
(2) Subject to the provisions of any law made by the Legislature of a State, the conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rule determine: Provided that the State Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of a High Court and the conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(3) The Governor of a State shall, when so requested by the State Election Commission, make available to the State Election Commission such staff as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions conferred on the State Election Commission by clause (1). (4) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect to all matters relating to, or in Connection with, elections to the Panchayats.
Questions related to Article 243K of Constitution of India
The complete text of Article 243K is available on the Constitution of India website. For legal interpretations and case law, you can refer to Indian Kanoon.
By establishing an independent State Election Commission responsible for overseeing Panchayat elections, Article 243K ensures free and fair electoral processes at the local level. This enhances the legitimacy and effectiveness of local governance, empowering Panchayats to function democratically and serve their communities effectively.
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