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What is the procedure for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner in India?

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In India, elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful ,Election Commission. The procedure for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner is

(i) The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner.

(ii) Once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner is - not answerable to the President or die government.

(iii) The Chief Election Commissioner has tenure of six years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

(iv) The status, salary and perks of the Chief Election Commissioner are equivalent to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.

(v) The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by the Parliament. So, it is virtually impossible to remove him.

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