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|agency_name = Telangana State Election Commission | |agency_name = Telangana State Election Commission | ||
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|chief1_name = C PARTHA SARATHI, IAS Rtd | |chief1_name = C PARTHA SARATHI, IAS Rtd | ||
|chief1_position = State Election Commissioner | |chief1_position = State Election Commissioner | ||
|chief2_name = M. Ashok Kumar | |chief2_name = M. Ashok Kumar | ||
|chief2_position = Secretary | |chief2_position = Secretary | ||
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{{Politics of Telangana}} | |||
The '''Telangana State Election Commission''' officially, '''State Election Commission of Telangana''', is an autonomous, independent Constitutional and [[Statutory authority]] of [[Telangana]]. It was formed under the [[Constitution of India]] as per the provisions of the 73rd and 74th Amendments Acts of 1992. All Local Body elections of Telangana are conducted by this agency.<ref>[http://www.telanganastateinfo.com/telangana-state-election-commission/ Telangana State Election Commission Rules]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Telangana-to-Support-Linking-Aadhar-Card-with-Voters-Card/2015/07/20/article2931019.ece Telangana to Support Linking Aadhar Card with Voters Card]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/EC-Makes-Aadhaar-EPIC-Linkage-Easy/2015/07/24/article2937354.ece EC Makes Aadhaar EPIC Linkage Easy]</ref> | The '''Telangana State Election Commission''' officially, '''State Election Commission of Telangana''', is an autonomous, independent Constitutional and [[Statutory authority]] of [[Telangana]]. It was formed under the [[Constitution of India]] as per the provisions of the 73rd and 74th Amendments Acts of 1992. All Local Body elections of Telangana are conducted by this agency.<ref>[http://www.telanganastateinfo.com/telangana-state-election-commission/ Telangana State Election Commission Rules]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Telangana-to-Support-Linking-Aadhar-Card-with-Voters-Card/2015/07/20/article2931019.ece Telangana to Support Linking Aadhar Card with Voters Card]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/EC-Makes-Aadhaar-EPIC-Linkage-Easy/2015/07/24/article2937354.ece EC Makes Aadhaar EPIC Linkage Easy]</ref> | ||
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
The Election commission is headed by a State Election Commissioner appointed by the [[Governor of Telangana]]. State Election Commissioner holds his term for five years. Usually, Commissioners are appointed in the rank of Principal Secretary to Govt. of Telangana.The State Election | The Election commission is headed by a State Election Commissioner appointed by the [[Governor of Telangana]]. State Election Commissioner holds his term for five years. Usually, Commissioners are appointed in the rank of Principal Secretary to Govt. of Telangana.The State Election Commissioner of Telangana is Partha Sarathi Garu | ||
==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
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Elections to the Rural and Urban bodies of Telangana are held by both direct and indirect elections. The sole controlling authority rests on the Telangana State Election Commission. | Elections to the Rural and Urban bodies of Telangana are held by both direct and indirect elections. The sole controlling authority rests on the Telangana State Election Commission. | ||
Electoral rolls are as per the electoral rolls of [[Telangana Legislative Assembly]] constituency. Polling stations are then identified based on the rolls. Following the notification for elections, similar norms followed as for the assembly elections. | Electoral rolls are as per the electoral rolls of [[Telangana Legislative Assembly]] constituency. Polling stations are then identified based on the rolls. Following the notification for elections, similar norms followed as for the assembly elections. | ||
===Direct elections=== | ===Direct elections=== | ||
Elections to the following posts are held by this commission by [[Direct election]]. | Elections to the following posts are held by this commission by [[Direct election]]. | ||
* '''Rural Bodies''' : | * '''Rural Bodies''' : | ||
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* '''Rural Bodies''' : | * '''Rural Bodies''' : | ||
# Upa-sarpanch of Gram Panchayat. | # Upa-sarpanch of Gram Panchayat. | ||
Chairperson and vice-chairpersons in Zilla Parishad by ZPTC members. | |||
MPP’s [ Mandal Praja Parishad Presidents] by MPTC members. | |||
* '''Urban Bodies''' : | * '''Urban Bodies''' : | ||
# Mayor and Deputy-Mayor of the Municipal corporations | # Mayor and Deputy-Mayor of the Municipal corporations | ||
# | # | ||
# Chairperson and | # Chairperson and vice-chairperson in Municipalities | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://tsec.gov.in/ Official website of Telangana State Election Commission ] | * [http://tsec.gov.in/ Official website of Telangana State Election Commission ] | ||
{{State Agencies of Telangana}} | {{State Agencies of Telangana}} | ||
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[[Category:Elections in Telangana]] | [[Category:Elections in Telangana]] | ||
[[Category:Election | [[Category:State Election Commissioners of India]] | ||
[[Category:State agencies of Telangana]] | [[Category:State agencies of Telangana]] | ||
[[Category:2014 establishments in Telangana]] | [[Category:2014 establishments in Telangana]] | ||
[[Category:Government agencies established in 2014]] | [[Category:Government agencies established in 2014]] | ||
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | September 2014 |
| Jurisdiction | Telangana |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad |
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| Website | http://tsec.gov.in |
Template:Politics of Telangana
The Telangana State Election Commission officially, State Election Commission of Telangana, is an autonomous, independent Constitutional and Statutory authority of Telangana. It was formed under the Constitution of India as per the provisions of the 73rd and 74th Amendments Acts of 1992. All Local Body elections of Telangana are conducted by this agency.[1][2][3]
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Election commission is headed by a State Election Commissioner appointed by the Governor of Telangana. State Election Commissioner holds his term for five years. Usually, Commissioners are appointed in the rank of Principal Secretary to Govt. of Telangana.The State Election Commissioner of Telangana is Partha Sarathi Garu
Functions[edit | edit source]
The Election Commission monitors the work relating to the conduct of General Elections and Bye-Elections local bodies within the state sanctioned by 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment acts.
Elections to the Rural and Urban bodies of Telangana are held by both direct and indirect elections. The sole controlling authority rests on the Telangana State Election Commission.
Electoral rolls are as per the electoral rolls of Telangana Legislative Assembly constituency. Polling stations are then identified based on the rolls. Following the notification for elections, similar norms followed as for the assembly elections.
Direct elections[edit | edit source]
Elections to the following posts are held by this commission by Direct election.
- Rural Bodies :
- Members of the Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC)
- Members of the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC)
- Gram Panchayat Sarpanch
- Gram Panchayat Ward Member
- Urban Bodies :
The urban bodies consists of Municipal Corporations, Municipalitiess.
- Corporators of Municipal Corporation
- Councillors of Municipality
Indirect elections[edit | edit source]
Indirect elections are held for the following positions: After the assumption of charge by the elected candidates, Indirect elections are held in the allocated time by the local bodies.
- Rural Bodies :
- Upa-sarpanch of Gram Panchayat.
Chairperson and vice-chairpersons in Zilla Parishad by ZPTC members.
MPP’s [ Mandal Praja Parishad Presidents] by MPTC members.
- Urban Bodies :
- Mayor and Deputy-Mayor of the Municipal corporations
- Chairperson and vice-chairperson in Municipalities