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Kerala Assembly seeks removal of Chief Election Commissioner amid SIR protests
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Can a state assembly sack the CEC? The Article 324(5) removal rule every Polity answer needs
The Kerala Assembly has passed a resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, as opposition parties continue to protest the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Why it matters: general awareness
What you need to know
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The Kerala Assembly has passed a resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, as opposition parties continue to protest the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Under the proviso to Article 324(5), the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds applicable to a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the Chief Election Commissioner's recommendation.
সূত্র: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
মূল তথ্য
Remember these
- Article 324 vests superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission of India.
- Under the proviso to Article 324(5), the Chief Election Commissioner is removable only in the manner and on the grounds of a Supreme Court Judge.
- Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- A Supreme Court Judge is removed under Article 124(4): address by both Houses of Parliament with special majority, on proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
- The Kerala Assembly resolution seeks removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
প্রিলিমস · মেইনস
How the exam will ask it
প্রিলিমস
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds applicable to a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- Other Election Commissioners cannot be removed except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- Article 324 places the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President in the Election Commission.
- A resolution of a State Legislative Assembly has no binding power to remove the Chief Election Commissioner.
মেইনস
GS-II: Constitutional bodies and electoral reforms. The issue is a state assembly seeking the CEC's removal amid the SIR row; the provision is the proviso to Article 324(5), which gives the CEC Supreme Court Judge-like security of tenure, protecting the Commission's independence. The implication is that removal needs a parliamentary process, so such resolutions are political signals; the way forward is transparent, consultative revision of rolls and strengthening trust in the Commission.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in the manner and on the grounds applicable to a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- The other Election Commissioners hold office at the pleasure of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
উত্তর দেখুন
উত্তর: A — 1 only is correct: under the proviso to Article 324(5), the Chief Election Commissioner is removable only like a Supreme Court Judge, while other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the Chief Election Commissioner's recommendation.
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