With reference to the security of tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, consider the following statements: 1. The CEC can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. 2. The CEC can be removed by the President only after a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament with a special majority on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. 3. After appointment, the service conditions of the CEC cannot be varied to his disadvantage. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Chief Election Commissioner cannot be removed merely on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
The CEC can be removed only by the President and only after a special majority resolution is passed by both Houses of Parliament, on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity—the same process as for a Supreme Court judge.
The Constitution explicitly states that service conditions of the CEC cannot be altered to his disadvantage after appointment, to ensure independence and impartiality.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)