Section 237 of The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 — State Election Commission
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Official Legislative Text
- (1)The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of election rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat shall be vested in the State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.
- (2)The conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rules determine: Provided that the State Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of a High Court and the conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
- (3)The Governor shall when so requested by the State Election Commission, make available to the State Election Commission, such staff as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions conferred on the State Election Commission under sub- section (1).
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- This section creates a State Election Commission, headed by a State Election Commissioner appointed by the Governor, to control the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct all Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat elections.
- The State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court.
- The conditions of service for the State Election Commissioner cannot be changed to their disadvantage after they are appointed.
- The Governor is required to provide the State Election Commission with the necessary staff to perform its duties whenever the Commission requests it.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who appoints the State Election Commissioner under Section 237?
Under Section 237 of this Act, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
2. According to Section 237, how can the State Election Commissioner be removed from office?
Under Section 237 of this Act, the Commissioner can only be removed in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court.
3. Can the Government reduce the State Election Commissioner's salary if they are unhappy with his work under Section 237?
No, under Section 237 of this Act, the conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
4. Who is responsible for providing staff to the State Election Commission under Section 237?
Under Section 237 of this Act, the Governor must make necessary staff available to the Commission when requested.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Who has the authority to appoint the State Election Commissioner?
Q2.The procedure to remove a State Election Commissioner is identical to the removal procedure for which official?
Q3.Which entity is legally responsible for conducting all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat?
Q4.What restriction exists regarding the conditions of service for the State Election Commissioner once appointed?