Article 243K of the Indian constitution is related with which of the following? 

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  1. Durations of panchayat, etc.
  2. Grounds of disqualification from membership of Panchayat. 
  3. Reservation of seats in Panchayat.
  4. Election to the Panchayats.

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Option 4 : Election to the Panchayats.
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The correct answer is Election to the Panchayats

Key Points:

  • Under Article 243 K the State Election Commission Operates the election of urban bodies.
  • The State Election Commission conducts free, fair, and impartial elections to the local bodies in the state.
  • The 73rd Amendment of 1992 added a new Part IX to the constitution titled “The Panchayats” covering provisions from Articles 243 to 243(O).
  • Following are the articles related to Panchayat 
    • Article 243 – Definitions.
    • Article 243A – Gram Sabha.
    • Article 243B – Constitution of Panchayats.
    • Article 243C – Composition of Panchayats.
    • Article 243D – Reservation of seats.
    • Article 243E – Duration of Panchayats, etc.
    • Article 243F – Disqualifications for membership.
    • Article 243G – Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
    • Article 243H – Powers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats.
    • Article 243I – Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position.
    • Article 243J – Audit of accounts of Panchayats.
    • Article 243K – Elections to the Panchayats.
    • Article 243L – Application to Union territories.
    • Article 243M – Part not to apply to certain areas.
    • Article 243N – Continuance of existing laws and Panchayats.
    • Article 243O – Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters.

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