Which of the following statements about State Election Commissioner is/are correct ?
1. Preparation of electoral rolls for elections to the Panchayats takes place under his/her direction
2. He/she is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner of India
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1 only
Under Article 243K of the Constitution (and the corresponding Article 243ZA for municipalities), the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to the Panchayats is vested in the State Election Commission, so statement 1 is correct. However, the State Election Commissioner is appointed directly by the Governor of the State and not on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner of India, making statement 2 incorrect.
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