The State Election Commissioners work independently of the Election Commission of India and each has its own sphere of operation. The functions of the State Election Commission are as follows:

• The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions.
• Preparation of Electoral Rolls
• Appointment of Dates for Nominations
• Public Notice of Election
• Nomination of Candidates for Election
• Publication of List of Contesting Candidates
• Fixing Time for Poll
• Adjournment of Poll in Emergencies
• Counting of Votes

Further Reading:

• Election Commission of India
• Constitutional, Statutory and Quasi-Judicial Bodies