State Election Commission
Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 deals with state Election Commission. The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of election rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat shall be vested in the State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.
(1) The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of election rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat shall be vested in the State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.
(2) The conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rules determine:
Provided that the State Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of a High Court and the conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(3) The Governor shall when so requested by the State Election Commission, make available to the State Election Commission, such staff as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions conferred on the State Election Commission under sub-section (1).
Section 237, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).
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Questions about Section 237
What does Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act deal with?
Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act is headed "State Election Commission". The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of election rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat shall be vested in the State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.
How do I find court cases under Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Panchayat Raj Act 237, section 237 Goa Panchayat Raj Act, section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 237 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was the Goa Panchayat Raj Act enacted?
Goa Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in 1994 as Act 14 of 1994. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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