Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commission, Rajasthan :

(i) It was constituted in July, 1994 under Article 243 K of the Constitution of India.

(ii) It is a single member commission headed by the State Election Commissioner.

The correct answer is option 2.Key Points

• Constitution of State Election Commission, Rajasthan:
  • The State Election Commission, Rajasthan, was constituted in July 1994 under Article 243K of the Constitution of India.
  • This article provides for the establishment of a State Election Commission in each state for conducting elections to local bodies like Panchayats and Municipalities.
  • Hence, Statement (i) is correct.
• Single Member Commission:
  • The State Election Commission, Rajasthan, is a single-member commission, headed by the State Election Commissioner, who is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to local bodies.
  • Hence, Statement (ii) is correct.

Additional Information

• Article 243K:
  • This article in the Indian Constitution grants powers to the State Election Commission to supervise, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
• Independence of the State Election Commission:
  • The State Election Commission operates independently to ensure the integrity of elections for local bodies, free from executive influence.