Let's analyze each statement based on factual accuracy: (1) Under the Constitution, the Commission also has advisory jurisdiction in the matter of post election disqualification of sitting members of Parliament and State Legislatures. (Correct - Articles 103(2) and 192(2)) (2) The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners and they have tenure of five years, or up to the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier. (Incorrect - Tenure is 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, as per the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Conditions of Service) Act, 1991.) (3) Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body and it was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January, 1952. (Incorrect - It is a permanent Constitutional Body established on 25th January, 1950, under Article 324.) (4) The concept of multi-member Commission has been in operation since 1995 with decision making power by majority vote. (Partially Incorrect - The multi- member structure with equal powers and majority vote decision-making was established by an Act in 1993, upheld by the Supreme Court in 1995. Stating "since 1995" is factually inaccurate regarding the start date, but the multi-member concept and majority vote were indeed operational in 1995).
Identify the correct statement regarding the Election Commission of India. (1) Under the Constitution, the Commission also has advisory jurisdiction in the matter of post election disqualification of sitting members of Parliament and State Legislatures. (2) The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners and they have tenure of five years, or up to the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier. (3) Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body and it was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January, 1952. (4) The concept of multi-member Commission has been in operation since 1995 with decision making power by majority vote. (5) Question not attempted
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2024 · ras 2025 2025 · Topic: Election Commission (Composition, Appointment, Tenure, and Removal of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners)
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