GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -An election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.

Detailed explanation-2: -However, the panchayat can be dissolved before the completion of its term. But fresh elections to constitute the new panchayat should be completed before the expiry of its five-year duration. In case of dissolution, the election should be within a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 243E, says if a Panchayat is dissolved before the 5-year term, elections are to be held before 6 months from the date of dissolution. State Election Commissioner through Tehsildar and District Collector conducts the election of Gram Panchayat every 5 years. The date of the election is announced by Tehsildar.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Panchayat is chaired by the president of the village, known as a Sarpanch. The term of the elected representatives is five years. The Secretary of the Panchayat is a non-elected representative, appointed by the state government, to oversee Panchayat activities.