Holding of elections to the Panchayats is the responsibility of the State Governments and the State Election Commissions. The Constitution mandates that where the Part IX of the Constitution applies, Panchayat elections be conducted every five years, under the overall superintendence, direction and control of the State Election Commission. The Constitution also empowers the State Legislature to make laws regarding elections. Panchayat elections are held in the States where Part IX of the Constitution applies as mandated by the Constitution.