Question

Write some additional information about post of the Election Commissioner. 

Answer 1

The Election Commissioner is an important office in the Government of India.

1. He is appointed by the President and is responsible for the smooth conduct of the election process. The Election Commissioner are mostly retired IAS officers appointed on an extended term.
2. At first there was just one Election Commissioner, later in 1989 the Commission was enlarged with a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election commissioners.
3. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India and Sunil Arora, is the current Chief Election Commissioner.
4. The term of the Election Commissioner is for 6 years, draws salary at par with those of the Judges the Supreme Court of India.
5. The Commissioner can only be removed from office with two-thirds majority in Loksabha and Rajsabha on the grounds of misconduct or incapacity.

Answer 2

1. Article 324 of the Indian Constitution established the Election Commission which is an autonomous body.
2. In India, Election Commission is central to the process of elections. It consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and two other commissioners. They are appointed by the President.
3. As it is important to preserve and maintain the independence of the Election Commission, the Election Commissioner cannot be removed easily from his post on account of any political reasons.
4. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner after independence. Even in adverse conditions, he efficiently handled the responsibility of the Election Commission.