15. Process of Election to Local Bodies

Article 243C (1), provides for the composition of Panchayats, wherein it states that the Legislature of a State may make provisions by law, with respect to the composition of Panchayats. It is subject to the condition that the ratio between the population of the territorial area of a Panchayat at any level and the number of seats in such Panchayat to be filled by election shall be the same throughout the State so far as practicable.