{"id":83705,"date":"2024-04-21T18:51:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T18:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=83705"},"modified":"2024-04-21T18:51:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T18:51:21","slug":"the-governor-of-jammu-and-kashmir-may-remove-the-state-election-commissioner-from-his-office-if-he-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-governor-of-jammu-and-kashmir-may-remove-the-state-election-commissioner-from-his-office-if-he-is\/","title":{"rendered":"The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir may remove the State Election Commissioner from his office, if he is"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;declared as insolvent or of unsound mind&#8221; option2=&#8221;engaged in any other duties outside his office during his term of office&#8221; option3=&#8221;if he is sentenced to imprisonment&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. All of the above.<\/p>\n<p>The State Election Commissioner is a constitutional office holder in India. He is appointed by the Governor of the State and holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. The State Election Commissioner can be removed from his office only on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.<\/p>\n<p>The grounds on which the State Election Commissioner can be removed from his office are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If he is declared as insolvent or of unsound mind.<\/li>\n<li>If he is engaged in any other duties outside his office during his term of office.<\/li>\n<li>If he is sentenced to imprisonment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir may remove the State Election Commissioner from his office on any of the above grounds. The Governor has to consult the Chief Justice of the State before removing the State Election Commissioner.<\/p>\n<p>The State Election Commissioner is a very important office holder in the State. 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