Part IXB · CHAPTER VI.—SUBORDINATE COURTS
Article 243ZK Election of members of board.
This article sets the timing of board elections. The election of a board is conducted before the expiry of its term. If a board is superseded or dissolved, the election is conducted within six months. The State Election Commission or an equivalent body superintends the election. The process cannot be left pending indefinitely.
- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law made by the Legislature of a State, the election of a board shall be conducted before the expiry of the term of the board so as to ensure that the newly elected members of the board assume office immediately on the expiry of the office of members of the outgoing board.
- (2) The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to a co-operative society shall vest in such an authority or body, as may be provided by the Legislature of a State, by law: Provided that the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide for the procedure and guidelines for the conduct of such elections.
What it means
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This article sets the timing of board elections. The election of a board is conducted before the expiry of its term. If a board is superseded or dissolved, the election is conducted within six months. The State Election Commission or an equivalent body superintends the election. The process cannot be left pending indefinitely.