Kerala State Election Commission

The Kerala State Election Commission is an autonomous constitutional body constituted in the Indian state of Kerala for supervising and conducting elections to the local self-government institutions, ensuring that the electoral process is free, fair, and unbiased. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 243K and 243 ZA and Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of State Election Commissions. The Kerala State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities and Municipal Corporations, as well as Rural Local Bodies like Panchayats (which include Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and District Panchayats), and any others specified by the Election Commission of India. Kerala State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of Kerala.