Indian Polity · Polity
Identify the correct statement regarding the Election Commission of India.
- 1The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, and they have a tenure of five years, or up to the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
- 2Under the Constitution, the Commission has advisory jurisdiction in the matter of post-election disqualification of sitting members of Parliament and State Legislatures.✓
- 3The concept of a multi-member Commission has been continuously in operation since 1995 with decision-making power by majority vote.
- 4It is a permanent Constitutional Body and was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25 January, 1952.
Correct answer
Under the Constitution, the Commission has advisory jurisdiction in the matter of post-election disqualification of sitting members of Parliament and State Legislatures.
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