India, Feb. 16 -- After it came across incidents of politically motivated interference in ward formation and delimitation in the recently held local body polls, the State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to ask the state government to constitute a Delimitation Commission for the formation of wards. Around five states including Kerala, already have such commissions, which have autonomous powers and are headed by retired IAS officers.

The SEC has begun the process of drafting the bill for this, which could be introduced in the state legislature if the state government gives its assent. The SEC is proposing that the commission be headed by a retired IAS officer of the rank of additional chief secretary.

Currently, the power to decide ...