Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
With reference to the composition of the Election Commission, explain the following:
Their Terms of Office and Conditions of Service.
Advertisements
Solution
Terms of Office and Conditions of Service of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners.
- The Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner shall hold office for a term of six years. However, if the Chief Election Commissioner or an Election Commissioner has attained the age of 65 years, he shall vacate office on the date on which he attains the said age.
- The Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners are paid a salary equal to the salary of a judge of the Supreme Court e., Rs. 30,000 per month. On retirement, they are entitled to a pension.
- If the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners differ in opinion on any matter, such matter shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
With reference to the composition of the Election Commission, explain the following:
Appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners.
With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Recognition of Political Parties
Who allots the symbols to political parties?
What is the normal term of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners?
With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:
Who is the head of the Election Commission?
With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:
How is he appointed?
With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:
State any two functions of the Chief Election Commissioner.
With reference to elections, answer the following question:
State the difference between the secret ballot and the open ballot.
With reference to elections, answer the following question:
When is a repoll ordered?
Mention two functions of the Returning Officer.
