the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
To understand the correct answer to this question, we need to analyze Article 324 of the Constitution of India and related constitutional provisions.
- Understanding Article 324: Article 324 of the Constitution deals with the Election Commission and its powers, responsibilities, and the protection of its members. It mentions that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) cannot be removed from office except in a like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
- Removal Procedure of a Supreme Court Judge:
- The removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court is specified under Article 124(4) of the Constitution.
- A Supreme Court Judge can only be removed by an order of the President, after an address by Parliament has been presented in the same session, for proven misbehavior or incapacity.
- This procedure requires a special majority of the Parliament.
- Analyzing Options:
- a Judge of the Supreme Court: This option is actually correct as per the factual constitutional process and not 'the Speaker of the Lok Sabha' as given by the provided information.
- a Judge of a High Court: The removal process for a High Court judge is similar to that of a Supreme Court judge and not in line with the CEC's removal process.
- the Speaker of the Lok Sabha: The removal of the Speaker is not mentioned in the same context as judges or CEC and this option is incorrect despite being marked as correct in the provided information.
- the Governor of a State: Governors can be removed by the President and not through the Parliamentary mechanism specified for Supreme Court Judges or the CEC.
- Correct Conclusion: Based on Article 324, the Chief Election Commissioner is removed in a similar mechanism as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Hence, the correct option is "a Judge of the Supreme Court".
Similar Questions
Consider the following statements :
1. The duties of the Attorney General of India are to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred to or assigned to him by the President of India.
2. The Solicitor General of India is the secondary Law Officer of the country, who assists the Attorney General, and is himself assisted by several Additional Solicitor Generals of India.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?- With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India :
I. The CAG shall be appointed by the President of India.
II. The CAG is not eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office.
III. The reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the Prime Minister who shall cause them to be laid before the House of the People.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Important Questions from Constitutional Bodies
Who among the following is the only President of India to have completed two terms in office till date?
Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the vesting of the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission?
Who will remain the Attorney General of India till June 30, 2022?
Choose the correct alternative:
The Chairman of a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more States is appointed by
