Removal of Election Commissioner - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements related to Election Commissioner
1. The Election Commissioner Amendment Act, 1993 made the Election Commission a multi-member body.
2. The Election Commissioner of India can be removed from his office by Parliament with two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
The Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from his office by Parliament with two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity. Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Achal Kumar Jyoti took over as the new Election Commissioner.
