The process of removal of the Election Commissioner from office is the same as that of the _____________.

Vice-President

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Chairman of UPSC

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Judges of the Supreme Court

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Solution

The correct option is D Judges of the Supreme Court
Judges of the Supreme court.
Article 324(5) of our Indian constitution tells about the removal of election commissioner. Judges of the supreme court and election commissioner can be removed from the seal and signature of the President. There should be a necessity of proved misbehavior or misconduct.

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