Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act-1989

Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act-1989 Appointment of Election Commissioner

Who has been appointed as the new  State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir?

A) Ravi Sharma

B) Rajesh Kumar

C) Braj Raj Sharma

D) Arun Kumar Mehta

Answer: C) Braj Raj Sharma

Braj Raj Sharma was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, which section deals with the appointment of the State Election Commissioner?

A) Section 10

B) Section 25

C) Section 36

D) Section 50

Answer: C) Section 36

The part of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 that deals with the appointment of state election commissioner is section 36.

Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?

A) The President of India

B) The Prime Minister

C) The Chief Minister

D) The Lt Governor

Answer: D) The Lt Governor

Section 36 (3) The Commission shall consist of a State Election Commissioner, to be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a Committee consisting of the:**

Who serves as the Chairperson of the committee?

A) The Speaker of Legislative Assembly

B) The Governor

C) The Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly

D) The Chief Minister

Answer: D) The Chief Minister

Section 36 (3)

(i) Chief Minister [Chairperson]

(ii) A senior Minister to be nominated  by the Chief Minister [Member]

(iii) Speaker of Legislative Assembly [Member]

(iv) Minister Incharge Panchayats [Member]

(v) Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly.[Member]

As per the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, for how long does the State Election Commissioner hold office?

A) Three years

B) Four years

C) Five years

D) Six years

Answer: C) Five years

According to Section 36A of Jammu and kashmir pachayati Raj Act 1989, The State Election Commissioner shall hold office as such for a term of five years.

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, which section deals with the removal of the State Election Commissioner?

A) Section 35A

B) Section 36A

C) Section 36B

D) Section 37A

Answer: C) Section 36B

36B. Removal of the State Election Commissioner. ––(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the State Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except by an order made by the Governor on the ground of proven misbehaviour or incapacity after an enquiry conducted by a sitting or a retired judge of the High Court, on a reference made to him by the Governor.

On  which date was Braj Raj Sharma appointed as the State election Commissioner of jammu and Kashmir?

A) July 14, 2021

B) July 14, 2022

C) July 14, 2023

D) July 14, 2024

Answer: C) July 14, 2023

The current state election commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir is Braj Raj Sharma, who was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on July 14, 20233 . He is a retired IAS officer who has served as the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and the chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission.

2. Who appointed Braj Raj Sharma as the State election Commissioner?

A) The Chief Minister

B) The President of India

C) The Prime Minister

D) The Lieutenant Governor

Answer: D) The Lieutenant Governor

Which section of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, deals with the powers of the State Election Commission?

A) Section 36A

B) Section 36B

C) Section 36C

D) Section 36D

Answer: D) Section 36D

-The section of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 that deals with the powers of the state election commission is section 36D.

 According to this section, the state election commission shall have the power to:

-prepare electoral rolls for, and to conduct, all elections to Halqa Panchayats, Block Development Councils and District Planning and Development Boards;

-decide all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with elections to Halqa Panchayats, Block Development Councils and District Planning and Development Boards;

-supervise, direct and control the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Halqa Panchayats, Block Development Councils and District Planning and Development Boards;

-issue directions and orders in connection with the preparation of electoral rolls for, or the conduct of, any such election;

-require any person or authority to perform such duties or functions as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions under this act;

-delegate any of its powers to any officer or authority subordinate to it;

-exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred on it by or under this act or any other law for the time being in force1.

-[(cc) to determine and delimit Halqa Panchayats in accordance with this Act] :

As per Section 36(5) of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act 1989, the State Election Commissioner shall take an oath or affirmation before:
A) The Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court

B) The Speaker of Legislative Assembly
C) The Lieutenant Governor or person nominated by him
D) The Prime Minister
Answer: C) The Lieutenant Governor or person nominated by him
As per 36 (5) The State Election Commissioner shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe before the [Lieutenant Governor] or any other person nominated in this behalf by him, an oath or affirmation