EC Flashcards
1
Q
Chief election commissioner appointed by _____
Conditions and tenure decided by ________
A
President
President
2
Q
Tenure of chief election commissioner and other election commissioners?
A
6 years or until they attain 65 years, whichever is earlier
3
Q
Election commission is a ______ and ______ body established by the constitution directly to ensure _______
A
permanent, independent, free and fair elections.
4
Q
removal grounds and removal majority for chief election commissioner
A
same as Supreme Court judge - proved misbehaviour and incapacity
special majority 2 - 2/3 P&V > 1/2 TS