Question

In what way does the election commission enjoy the same kind of independence as the judiciary?
(Class 9)

Answer 1

Answer:

ELECTION COMMISSION - DEFINITION

In our country elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful Election Commission (EC). It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner is not answerable to the President or the government. Even if the ruling party or the government does not like what the Commission does, it is virtually impossible for it to remove the CEC.

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION - DEFINITION

(1) EC takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results.

(2) It implements the Code of Conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it.

(3) During the election period, the EC can order the government to follow some guidelines, to prevent use and misuse of governmental power to enhance its chances to win elections, or to transfer some government officials.

(4) When on election duty, government officers work under the control of the EC and not the government.

TERM OF OFFICE AND CONDITION OF SERVICE - DEFINITION

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner is not answerable to the President or the government. Even if the ruling party or the government does not like what the Commission does, it is virtually impossible for it to remove the CEC. Very few election commissions in the world have such wide-ranging powers as the Election Commission of India.

COMPOSITION OF ELECTION COMMISSION - SHORTCUT

The Chief Election Commissioner stands at the top of the hierarchy of the Election Commission. The Election Commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. At present the Election Commission consists of three members.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Election Commission enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys.

• The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India.
• But, once appointed, he is not answerable to the President or the government.
• Even if the ruling party or the government does not like what the Commission does, it is virtually impossible for it to remove the Chief Election Commissioner.

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