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Question
What measures have been taken to ensure Independence of Election Commission?
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Solution
The Election Commission’s independence is secured by the following provisions:
- The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from office except in a like manner as a judge of the Supreme Court. The other commissioners can not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- Their conditions of service shall not be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment.
- It is the duty of the President or the Governor of a State to make available to the Commission such staff as may be necessary for the conduct of elections.
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