Question

Q. With reference to “Election Commission of India”, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

• A.
  There is no prescribed qualification for the members of the commission.
• B.
  The Constitution did not mention the tenure of its members.
• C.
  Retired Election Commissioners can not be employed under the Indian State.
• D.
  It allots the symbols for the recognized political parties.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Retired Election Commissioners can not be employed under the Indian State.

Explanation:

Only option ‘c’ is incorrect.

Article 324 of the Constitution provides for the office of Election Commission as a permanent and an independent body to ensure free and fair elections in the country.

Though the constitution has sought to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission. These are-

1. It has not prescribed the qualifications of the members of the Election Commission.
2. It has not specified the term of the members of the Election Commission.
3. It has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.

Note: The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the president.

The Election Commission grants recognition to political parties and allot election symbols to them. It will also act as a court for settling disputes arising in these matters.