Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Preparation of electoral rolls for panchayat is done by State Election Committee.
- State legislatures make all legislation for panchayat election.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1: It is correct. The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduction of all elections to panchayats are vested in the State Election Committee.
Statement 2: It is correct. The state legislature may make provisions w.r.t. all matters relating to elections to panchayat.