Kerala State Election Commission is formed under Article 243 (k) to conduct elections to local bodies

Background

The State Election Commission is an institution formed under Article 243 (k) of the Constitution of India to conduct elections to local bodies in the State.
Elections to local bodies are conducted under its direct control and supervision.
It holds general elections to all local bodies at the end of the five-year term and also conducts by-elections to fill vacancies.
It also handles the election of Chairpersons and Vice-Chairmen and of members of the Standing Committee.
Proceedings on no-confidence motions against the Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and Standing Committee Chairmen are governed by an official authorized by the Commission.
Reservation positions of members and councilors in local bodies are determined under its supervision.
The Secretary of the Commission is at Janahitham, Vikas Bhavan P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.