Consider the following statements:1. The Constitution of India only me...
Analysis of Statements
To determine the correctness of the statements regarding the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) in India, let’s break down each statement.
Statement 1: CEC Mentioned in the Constitution
- The Constitution of India indeed explicitly mentions the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in Article 324.
- However, it does not limit the provision to just the CEC; it allows for the appointment of other Election Commissioners as well.
- Therefore, while it emphasizes the CEC, it does not ignore the existence of other Election Commissioners.
Statement 2: Overriding Powers of the CEC
- The CEC does not have overriding powers in the sense that decisions made by the CEC are final and cannot be challenged by other Election Commissioners.
- All Election Commissioners, including the CEC, are equal in status and have to work collectively.
- Hence, this statement is misleading, as no single individual has absolute power over the others.
Statement 3: Security of Tenure
- Both the CEC and the ECs enjoy security of tenure.
- They can only be removed from office through a process similar to that of the removal of a High Court judge, which is a significant protection against arbitrary dismissal.
Conclusion
- Given the analysis, the correct answer is option 'D' (None), as none of the statements are entirely correct.
- Statement 1 is partially correct but misleading, Statement 2 is incorrect, and Statement 3 is correct. Therefore, the combination does not support any of the given options.
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