Which Constitutional body is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
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A.
Prime Minister
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B.
President
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C.
Supreme Court
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D.
Parliament
Correct Answer:
B. President
Explanation:
Under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India. This appointment is made based on the recommendations of a specialized Selection Committee. This committee is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister. Prior to this legislation, the appointments were made by the President on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, and briefly, following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling, by a panel that included the Chief Justice of India.
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