Question

Which of the following statements is correct?

1. The Election Commission is a multi-member body.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner and other members have salaries equal to those of Supreme Court judges
3. The term of office of the Election Commissioners is 10 years or up to the age of 70 years.

• A. All
• B. 2 only
• C. 1, 2
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1, 2

• Election Commission is functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three election commissioners.

• The chief election commissioner and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salaries, allowances and other perquisites, which are similar to those of a judge of the Supreme Court.

• In case of a difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or two other election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by the majority.