Q. Consider the following statements regarding the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner of India:
1.The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in a manner similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
2.The removal requires a special majority of both Houses of the Parliament of India on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
3.Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: 1, 2 and 3
- Under Article 324 of the Constitution of India, the Chief Election Commissioner enjoys strong security of tenure. The removal procedure is similar to that of a Supreme Court judge, requiring a special majority of Parliament on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President, but only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner, ensuring independence of the election body.
Source: TH
