With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
2. Other Election Commissioners cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Both 1 and 2

  1. Step 1: Under Article 324(5) proviso, the Chief Election Commissioner enjoys constitutional security of tenure and cannot be removed except on proven misbehavior or incapacity through parliamentary address like a Supreme Court judge. Statement 1 is correct.
  2. Step 2: Under the second proviso to Article 324(5), other Election Commissioners cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Statement 2 is correct.
Answer
Both 1 and 2 are correct.

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