Who is responsible for preparation of electoral rolls for election of Councillors? How is such electoral roll prepared?
Ans. The State Election Commission is responsible for preparation of Electoral Rolls of Urban Local Bodies for election of Councillors under section 11-A of Orissa Municipal Act, 1950, read with Article 243ZA of the Constitution. The Electoral Roll is prepared by the Election Officer under the supervision of the State Election Commission by splitting the Electoral Roll of the Assembly Constituency relatable to the area of the Ward and observing the procedures laid down under section -13 of Orissa Municipal Act, 1950 read with Rule – 4 to 15 of Orissa Municipal (Delimitation of Ward, Reservation of Seats and Conduct of Election) Rules, 1994.
Ans. The State Election Commission is responsiblefor preparation of Electoral Rolls of Urban Local Bodies for election of Councillors / Corporatorsunder section 11-A ofOrissa Municipal Act, 1950 and Section 65 of Orissa Municipal Corporation Act, 2003, read with Article 243ZA of the Constitution. The Electoral Roll is prepared by the Election Officer under the supervision of the State Election Commission by splitting the Electoral Roll of the Assembly Constituency relatable to the area of the Ward and observing the procedures laid down under section -13 of Orissa Municipal Act, 1950 read with Rule – 4 to 15 of Orissa Municipal (Delimitation of Ward, Reservation of Seats and Conduct of Election) Rules, 1994 and Section 65 of Orissa Municipal Corporation Act, 2003 read with Rule 5-21 of Orissa Municipal Corporation ( Division of City into Wards, Reservation of Seats & Conduct of Election Rules, 2003.
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