Consider the following statements: 1. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the parliament. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner holds office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the parliament.
2.The Chief Election Commissioner holds office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the president.

The chief election commissioner and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites, which are similar to those of a judge of the Supreme Court.
They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Source: Laxmikanth

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