Does the State Election Commission separately register Political Parties for the purpose of contesting elections to ZP and ULBs ?
Ans. The State Election Commission does not register political parties for the purpose of contesting elections to Z.P. and U.L.Bs. He takes cognizance of the registration of Political Parties made by the Election Commission of India and treats them as such for the purpose of election to Z.P. and U.L.Bs. Q.54. Can an election petition be made to the State Election Commission for removal/ disqualification of a member/councillor to PRIs/ULBs after completion of process of election and formal notification of the results? Ans. No. Such election petition will lie to appropriate courts to adjudicate as prescribed under the relevant Acts and rules. Under Article 243(O)(b) and 243ZG(b) of the Constitution, no election of a member to PRIs/ULBs shall be called in question except through an election petition presented to such authority and in such manner as is provided for by or under any law made by the Legislature of a State.
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