Which institution has been established by the 74th Constitutional Amendment, 1992, to conduct municipal elections in each State?​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) State Election Commission.

Explanation:

• The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 introduced provisions to decentralize powers to urban local bodies and establish a State Election Commission in each state to conduct municipal elections.
• This amendment empowered the State Election Commission to ensure that elections to urban local bodies, such as municipalities and municipal corporations, are conducted fairly and independently.

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• The State Election Commission is tasked with conducting and supervising municipal elections in urban areas and also ensuring the election process adheres to democratic principles.

Related Articles:

• Article 243K: This article deals with the State Election Commission and its powers, duties, and responsibilities. It specifies that each state should have an independent State Election Commission to supervise municipal elections.
• Article 243ZA: This article relates to the municipalities and emphasizes the role of elected representatives in urban local bodies, and the conduct of elections under the supervision of the State Election Commission.

Additional Information:

• Election Commission of India (National Election Commission):
• Article 324: This article deals with the Election Commission of India and its role in conducting national and state elections (such as for the President, Parliament, and State Assemblies).
• The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional body responsible for administering elections in the country and ensuring free and fair elections.
• The Election Commission consists of:
• Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
• Two Election Commissioners (appointed by the President of India)
• Powers and Functions:
• Conducts elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Assemblies, and President of India.
• Supervises the election process, ensuring fairness.
• Prepares electoral rolls and monitors political party campaigns.
• The Election Commission of India is empowered to recommend disqualification of elected representatives in case of any violation of the law.