Who decides to conduct Panchayat elections?
- ACentral Government
- BState Government
- CDistrict Judge
- DElection Commission
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) Election Commission
Explanation
Panchayats (local self-government) are treated as a subject under Entry 5 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Thus, Panchayat is a State subject. According to Article 243-G, the Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions for the constitution of Panchayats; and under Article 243-K(4), the Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to all matters relating to Panchayat elections. However, the decision to conduct Panchayat elections is taken by the State Election Commission. Therefore, option (d) is correct.