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Telangana State Election Commission

Indian state electoral agency

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionAug 9, 2026
Entity authorityQ18712557 ↗
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The Telangana State Election Commission officially, State Election Commission of Telangana, is an autonomous, independent Constitutional and Statutory authority of Telangana. It was formed under the Constitution of India as per the provisions of the 73rd and 74th Amendments Acts of 1992. All Local Body elections of Telangana are conducted by this agency.

Structure

The Election Commission is headed by a State Election Commissioner appointed by the Governor of Telangana. State Election Commissioner holds his term for six years or until attaining the age of 62, whichever is earlier. Usually, Commissioners are appointed in the rank of Principal Secretary to Govt. of Telangana.The State Election Commissioner of Telangana is Partha Sarathi Garu

Functions

The Election Commission monitors the work relating to the conduct of General Elections and Bye-Elections local bodies within the state sanctioned by 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment acts.

Elections to the Rural and Urban bodies of Telangana are held by both direct and indirect elections. The sole controlling authority rests on the Telangana State Election Commission.

Electoral rolls are as per the electoral rolls of Telangana Legislative Assembly constituency.

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