Election Commissioners - Appointments, Tenure, Removal - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements
1. The President of India, based on a recommendation from the Government of India appoints the Election Commissioners.
2. They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
3. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office on recommendation of President.
Which of the above statements are correct?- Published on 30 Apr 15a. 1,3
b. 2,3
c. 1,2
d. All
ANSWER: 1,2
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament in a manner similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court. On the other hand, other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
