Which of the following statements relating to the State Election Commi

Which of the following statements relating to the State Election Commissioner is/are correct?

  • 1. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Election Commission of India.
  • 2. The State Election Commissioner can be removed only in the same manner as a Judge of a High Court.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
The correct answer is 2 only.
According to Article 243K of the Constitution of India, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State. Their removal can only be carried out in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court, which requires an address by the State Legislature passed by a special majority.
Statement 1 is incorrect because the appointment is made by the Governor, not the Election Commission of India. The State Election Commission is independent of the Election Commission of India. Statement 2 is correct and provides security of tenure similar to that of a High Court Judge, ensuring the independence of the State Election Commissioner in conducting Panchayat and Municipal elections.
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