With reference to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill 2023, consider the following statements:1.The Bill states that the CEC and other ECs will be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a Selection Committee. 2.The Search Committee will be headed by the Prime Minister of India.3.The Selection Committee may also consider candidates who have not been included in the panel prepared by the Search Committee.4.Under the Bill, the CEC and other ECs are eligible for re-appointment.How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. With reference to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill 2023, consider the following statements:
1.The Bill states that the CEC and other ECs will be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a Selection Committee.
2.The Search Committee will be headed by the Prime Minister of India.
3.The Selection Committee may also consider candidates who have not been included in the panel prepared by the Search Committee.
4.Under the Bill, the CEC and other ECs are eligible for re-appointment.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Bill states that the CEC and other ECs will be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a Selection Committee. The Selection Committee may also consider candidates who have not been included in the panel prepared by the Search Committee.

Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect. A Search Committee will prepare a panel of five persons for the consideration of the Selection Committee. The Search Committee will be headed by the Cabinet Secretary. Under the Bill, the CEC and other ECs will not be eligible for re-appointment.

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