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Which one of the following statements with regard to the Election Commission is not correct?

A.
It conducts elections to the office of the Vice President of India.
B.
An Election Commissioner can be removed from his office without the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
C.
Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.
D.
Governor of a State is constitutionally bound to provide support staff to the Election Commission, if required.

Solution:

The correct answer is Option 2.Election Commission of IndiaThe Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India.The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.Part XV of the Indian constitution deals with elections and establishes a commission for these matters.The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.Article 324 to 329 of the constitution deals with powers, function, tenure, eligibility, etc of the commission and the member.Originally the commission had only one election commissioner but after the Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1989, it has been made a multi-member body.The commission consists of one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.They have a fixed tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through a process of removal similar to that of a Supreme Court judge by Parliament.Any other election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Hence, Statement 2 is not correct.Under Article 324 (6), the Governor of a State is constitutionally bound to provide support staff to the Election Commission if required. Hence, Statement 4 is correct.

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