Panel, headed by PM, likely to appoint new ECs by March 15.

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Panel, headed by PM, likely to appoint new ECs by March 15.

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La Excellence IAS Academy | March 11, 2024 | Indian Polity



Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Institutions, Issue: Appointment of CEC and ECs

Context: The filling up of two vacancies in the Election Commission (EC).

Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) and Election Commissioners(ECs):

  • Article 324 (2):
    • The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners, , as the President may from time to time fix
    • the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall be made by the President.

Appointment Procedure:

  • Regulated by the CEC and Other ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023
  • The CEC and ECs will be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the
    • Prime Minister,
    • a Union Cabinet Minister, and
    • Leader of Opposition/leader of the largest opposition party in Lok Sabha.

The salary and conditions of service of the CEC and ECs will be equivalent to that of Cabinet Secretary.

Source: The Hindu

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