- According to Article 324 of the Constitution, CEC can be removed in the manner and grounds same as the judge of the SC. This includes proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
- However, the Election Commissioners, can be removed on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
About Election Commission of India
- About: It is a permanent Constitutional Body.
- Article 324 has vested the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, offices of President and Vice-President with the ECI.
- Composition: The Election Commission on India is composed of 1 CEC & such number of other Election Commissioners, as the President may fix.
- Currently, consists of one CEC and two ECs.
- Decision Making: Consensus based or majority vote amongst the CEC and ECs.
- Conditions of Service: CEC & Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 lays down provisions regarding the appointment, tenure, and removal of the CEC.
- This Act repealed the Election Commission (conditions of service) 1991 Act.
- Appointment: President appoints CEC and ECs based on recommendation of Selection Committee (PM, Cabinet Minister nominated by PM and LoP)
- Tenure: 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
- Status, Salary, and Perks: Same as the Judges of the Supreme Court (SC).
