2018 · Q98
Which one of the following regarding the tenure of the elected members of the Autonomous District Council is correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AFive years from the date of election.
- BFive years from the date appointed for the first meeting of the Council after the election.
- CSix years from the date of administration of Oath.
- DSix years from the date of election.
Explanation
Under the Sixth Schedule, the term of an Autonomous District Council is five years, counted from the date appointed for its first meeting after the general elections. It is not counted from nomination, oath-taking or the election notification. Hence 'the date appointed for the first meeting' is correct.