UPPSC PCS 2014 · Question 101 of 150

The Election Commissioner can be removed by the:

Polity

AChief Election Commissioner
BPrime Minister
CPresident on the recommendation of the Chief Election CommissionerCorrect
DChief Justice of India

Answer: C. President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner

Explanation

The Election Commissioner can be removed from his office by the President in consultation with the Chief Election Commissioner. The President has the authority to remove the Chief Election Commissioner from office if both Houses of Parliament pass a resolution with a special majority due to proven misbehavior or incapacity.

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