Appointment of CEC and Election Commissioners in ECI, Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India and ors, The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023

Appointment of CEC and Election Commissioners in ECI, Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India and ors, The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023

Election Commissioners will be appointed by the President on the advice of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and the CJI till a specific law is framed, the Court held.

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India (ECI) are appointed by the President of India. The Constitution of India provides for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.

The procedure for appointment typically involves:

1. Recommendation: The President usually appoints the CEC and ECs based on the recommendations made by the Prime Minister of India.
2. Consultation: Before making the recommendations, the Prime Minister usually consults with the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
3. Appointment: Once the recommendations are made, the President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners is crucial as they play a vital role in overseeing the electoral process in India and ensuring free and fair elections. The Constitution provides for their independence and autonomy to conduct elections impartially.

Supreme Court Directs Appointment Of Election Commissioners On Advise Of Committee Comprising Prime Minister, Leader Of Opposition And CJI. A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has ordered that Election Commissioners will be appointed by the President of India on the advice of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister, and leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (or leader of largest opposition party), and the Chief Justice of India. This practice will be enforced until a law in this regard is made by the Parliament.

Plea in Supreme Court to restrain Centre from appointing poll officers A Congress leader has moved the Supreme Court to restrain the Central government from appointing top Election Commission of India officials.

Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India and ors

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The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service And Term of Office) Act, 2023

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