Question

The term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner of India is?

• A. 5 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
• B. 6 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
• C. 5 years or up to 70 years of age, whichever is earlier
• D. 6 years or up to 70 years of age, whichever is earlier

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 6 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier

The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country. The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court