GK Question

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Under Article 243K, the State Election Commission conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities, and the State Election Commissioner can be removed only on grounds and in manner as a Judge of ______.

  1. District Court
  2. High Court
  3. Supreme Court
  4. Administrative Tribunal

Answer: High Court

Article 243K(2): State Election Commissioner's removal conditions same as High Court Judge (Article 217): Presidential order after Parliament address with special majority. Ensures independence of State Election Commission from State executive, enabling impartial conduct of local elections. Critical for democratic decentralization at grassroots.

Topic Election Commission - State Election Commission
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