With reference to the composition of the Election Commission,explain the following :
a) Appointment of the Cheif Election Commissioner and other Commissioners
b)Their Terms of Office and Conditions of Service
ICSE Class 9 Indian History World Developments and Civics Ch 3 Elections and the Election Commission
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(a) chief election commissioner is appointed by president
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By President
Explanation:
Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body.
It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners
Appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners
is Done by the President
Their Terms of Office and Conditions of Service :
They have tenure of Six Years and retirement age is 65 Years
so Whichever comes Earlier
Their status , salary and perks are same as of Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.
The Commission has a separate Secretariat at New Delhi,
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