Question

The election process in the state level is supen/ised by
a) Chief Election Commissioner b) Chief Electoral officer
c) Supreme courtjudge d) High courtjudge

Answer 1

Chief election commisoiner

Answer 2

The status of election commissioner is equivalent to that of the Supreme Court Judges.

The president appoints the chief election commissioners.

It is the highest authority conducting elections to the state legislative assemblies and legislative councils.

Besides, in terms of salaries and allowances it is at par with those of the supreme court of India.

Additionally, they are responsible for conducting elections to the office of president and vice president of India.