Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC):

1. The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed in a manner like that of a Supreme Court Judge.
2. They have a fixed tenure of six years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.

Which of the folowing is/are incorrect ?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the Above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the Above

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Both statements are correct. It is only when the Parliament passes a resolution by a special majority of members present and voting can the Chief Election Commissioner be removed by the President of India. This is similar to that of the removal process of a Judge of the Supreme Court.