2.5. State Election Commission

♤ The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the panchayats is vested in the state election commission who is appointed by the governor. The conditions of service and tenure of his office shall is also determined by the governor.

♤ Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India.

♤ However, the State Election Commission is an independent office and is not linked to nor is this officer under the control of the Election Commission of India.