The question of disqualification of Panchayat Member shall be determined by

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) such authority as the State Legislature may provide

Explanation:

• According to Article 243F of the Indian Constitution, the question of disqualification of a member of a Panchayat shall be determined by such authority as the State Legislature may provide.
• The Constitution delegates the power to decide disqualification disputes to the respective state legislative assemblies to frame appropriate laws.

• Article 243F specifies that a person shall be disqualified from being chosen as, or for being, a member of a Panchayat if they are disqualified under any law for the time being in force for the purposes of elections to the Legislature of the State.
• The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
• The minimum age to contest Panchayat elections is 21 years, unlike 25 years for the State Legislature.

• the Governor (Option A)
  The Governor determines the disqualification of Members of the State Legislature under Article 192, based on the opinion of the Election Commission, but not Panchayat members.
• the Chief Minister (Option B)
  The Chief Minister has no constitutional role in adjudicating disqualifications of Panchayat members.
• the District Magistrate (Option D)
  While the DM oversees administrative functions, they only act on disqualifications if specifically empowered by the state's Panchayat Raj Act.