Consider the following statements with reference to the Election Commi...
C
appointment made by President
conditions of service of election commissioners similar to that of CEC
in case of difference of opinion, majority wins
Consider the following statements with reference to the Election Commi...
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. It is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to the Parliament of India, state legislative assemblies, and the offices of the President and Vice President of India.
Let's analyze each statement:
Statement 1: The appointment of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners is made by the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
This statement is incorrect. The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners is not made by the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. The President of India appoints the CEC and other Election Commissioners. The appointment is made based on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The President can also remove the CEC or any Election Commissioner from office on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
Statement 2: The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners are determined by the Chief Election Commissioner.
This statement is incorrect. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Election Commissioners and the Regional Commissioners are determined by the President of India, not the Chief Election Commissioner. The President can determine these conditions in consultation with the Election Commission.
Statement 3: In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners, the view of the CEC prevails.
This statement is incorrect. In case of a difference of opinion amongst the CEC and other Election Commissioners, the decision is taken by majority vote. The view supported by the majority prevails. If there is an equal division of votes, the CEC has a casting vote.
Statement 4: Any election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC.
This statement is correct. Any Election Commissioner or Regional Commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the CEC. The CEC can recommend their removal to the President of India on grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: 4 only.